Guadalajara to Vancouver (GDL–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,264 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KE278
KE Korean
77L
8:25 AM
CST
12:10 PM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F82855
F8 Flair
7M8
4:40 PM
CST
9:00 PM
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F82854
F8 Flair
B38M
9:45 AM
PDT TM
3:55 PM
CST
5h 10m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 46m CMVBY4 ACWS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Vancouver flights
PDX Portland 6h 56m F9Y4 ACASCX Portland (PDX) to Vancouver flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 18m 6RAMAS AAACAN Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver flights
YYC Calgary 7h 40m WS ACAFAI Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 50m AMY4 AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
SEA Seattle 7h 57m F9Y4 ACAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
SJD San José del Cabo 8h CMVBY4 WS San José del Cabo (SJD) to Vancouver flights
IAH Houston 8h 13m ACF9NZ ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 20m F9VBY4 ACEJANH Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 30m AFAMAR ACAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Guadalajara to Vancouver
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,264 mi 5h 3m nonstop -1h behind

GDL–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Flair Airlines and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,264 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F8 Flair Airlines 7 7M8 5h20
KE Korean Air 1 77L 4h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – KE
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – F8
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F8 (7 flights/wk, 88%)
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to YVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Wed brings a widebody to this route; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun run narrowbody.
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,378
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
GDL → YVR
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
YVR → GDL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric GDL→YVR PVR→YVR
Distance from GDL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 8 12
Flight time 5h 3m 5h
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,264 mi / 3,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders flying to Canada can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years. The eTA costs CAD 7 and is processed within minutes. It covers air travel only.

If you don't meet those conditions, you need a Canadian visitor visa instead. Approved visitor visas are typically multiple-entry, valid for up to 10 years. The eTA does not apply to land or sea crossings. Those require a visitor visa regardless.

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.

GDL–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance2,264 mi / 3,643 km
Flight time5h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 5h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 2,264 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GDL to YVR: Flair Airlines and Korean Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Puerto Vallarta, Portland and Los Angeles.
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 Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from YVR to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVR. 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 GDL to YVR

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Flair Airlines and Korean Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GDL to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to YVR is about 5 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,264 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Puerto Vallarta, Portland and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Puerto Vallarta (PVR).