Buffalo to Vancouver (BUF–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 29m UAWN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 7h 32m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
DTW Detroit 7h 34m AMDLKE WS Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver flights
IAD Dulles 7h 52m AVCMEJA UA Dulles (IAD) to Vancouver flights
JFK New York 8h 50m AFAMAT B6LXJQR New York (JFK) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 54m AAFJG3 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 7m AFAMDL DLHXWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 15m DLSYVS AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
EWR Newark 9h 38m CMOSUA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Vancouver flights
BOS Boston 10h 34m AAB6EI B6 Boston (BOS) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and YVR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
970
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → YVR
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
86%
Return
YVR → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric BUF→YVR ROC→YVR YHM→YVR
Distance from BUF 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 1 26
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting from YVR

The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.

Vancouver Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.

Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.

BUF–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Vancouver route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to YVR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from YVR to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).