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

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1,161 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 55m ACCMEJA ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 11m WN ACEJAKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 14m WN ACTIVWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 35m AFDLKL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 50m AFDL AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 33m AABAIB AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
SAN San Diego 8h 50m WN ACLXJ San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver flights
IAH Houston 9h 9m UA ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 9h 46m AAQRUA AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 14h 57m AFAMDL DLWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
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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
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
607
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
87%
Return
YVR → COS
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
68%
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 EGE→YVR
Distance from COS 73 mi 132 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 3
Weekly flights ~1 72 1
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 24m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 78%
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
Weekly flights~1 out
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, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Colorado Springs.
Nearby alternatives include DEN and EGE. 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, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN) and Eagle (EGE).