Colorado Springs to Vancouver (COS–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COS Airport Page →
1,161 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 4h 52m ACCMUA ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 14m AFDLKE AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 55m CTFWN ACWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 36m WN ACNHWS Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
SAN San Diego 6h 50m WN ACLXJ San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver flights
IAH Houston 8h 23m UA ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 8h 25m AAQRUA AAACPD Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 52m AABAG3 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 22h 21m AFAMDL HXWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
SNA Santa Ana 28h 50m G4 ACEJM Santa Ana (SNA) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Colorado Springs to Vancouver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,161 mi 2h 54m nonstop -1h behind

COS–YVR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
513
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
COS → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
Return
YVR → COS
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. COS delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric COS→YVR DEN→YVR BJC→YVR
Distance from COS 73 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 83 1
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 50m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,161 mi / 1,868 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m gate to gate.
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.

COS–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,161 mi / 1,868 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,161 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YVR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Colorado Springs.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and ASE. 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.

Flights from COS to YVR

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COS to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to YVR is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,161 miles (1,868 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Aspen (ASE).