Indianapolis to Vancouver (IND–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IND Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IND and YVR. Nearest airports to IND with scheduled service: Purdue University Airport (LAF, 59 mi) · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 98 mi) · Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA, 105 mi)
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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
SEA Seattle 6h 35m ASAY ACAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m ACF9UA ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 6h 54m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 54m AFAMDL AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
DTW Detroit 7h 23m AFAMDL WS Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver flights
BNA Nashville 7h 27m WN ACUA Nashville (BNA) to Vancouver flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 27m ACUA ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 32m DLKE AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 40m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 50m AFAMCV DLHXWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IND and YVR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,547
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
IND → YVR
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
96%
Return
YVR → IND
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric IND→YVR CVG→YVR SDF→YVR
Distance from IND 98 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 2
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
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.

IND–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Vancouver route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to YVR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from YVR to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG and SDF. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Louisville (SDF).