Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver (FLL–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,790 miles in approximately 5h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→YVR | OPF→YVR | MIA→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 5h 47m | 6h 17m | 5h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 54% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
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.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
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.
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.
FLL–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to YVR
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to YVR ranges from 5 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,790 miles (4,490 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).