Chicago to Vancouver (MDW–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,773 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 19m WN ACAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 6h 28m WN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 43m EJALXJWN AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 31m N5WN ACEJANH Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
PDX Portland 7h 45m WN ACASCX Portland (PDX) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 46m WN ACWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 5m DLEJAKE AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 9m WN ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
SAN San Diego 8h 10m WN ACLXJ San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver flights
AUS Austin 8h 12m JTLLXJWN AC Austin (AUS) to Vancouver flights
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Chicago to Vancouver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,773 mi 3h 59m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–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 MDW to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,918
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
MDW → YVR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
YVR → MDW
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric MDW→YVR ORD→YVR GYY→YVR
Distance from MDW 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 1
Weekly flights 49 1
Flight time 3h 59m 4h 25m 3h 43m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,773 mi / 2,853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 59m 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.

MDW–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,773 mi / 2,853 km
Flight time3h 59m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 3h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,773 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Salt Lake City.
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 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YVR to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and GYY. 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 MDW to YVR

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to YVR is about 3 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,773 miles (2,853 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Gary (GYY).