Houston to Vancouver (HOU–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,990 mi 4h 46m nonstop -2h behind 52 1-stop hubs

HOU–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,990 miles in approximately 4h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 84%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to YVR.
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One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,292
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
HOU → YVR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
81%
Return
YVR → HOU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric HOU→YVR IAH→YVR
Distance from HOU 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 0 14
Flight time 4h 46m 4h 58m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,990 mi / 3,202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 46m.
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.

HOU–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,990 mi / 3,202 km
Flight time4h 46m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 4h 46m. The route covers 1,990 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DAL, SEA, ELP, APA, CCR, EGE, DSM, PVU, YYC, SCF, YLW, BUR, OAK, PSP, SNA, APC, MCI, NUQ, CMH, MSP, SFO, SDF, GDL, IAD, YYZ, TEB, RDU, TPA, EWR, PBI, SJD, YOW, PVR, MIA, SAN, SLC, DEN, DFW, SJC, LAS, PHX, CUN, LAX, MCO, HND, IAH, ATL, SMF, FLL, PDX and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from YVR to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HOU to YVR

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

HOU to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to YVR ranges from 4 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,990 miles (3,202 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).