Miami to Vancouver (MIA–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,798 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV2880cs
AV avianca
7M8
6:10 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
PDT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1755+1
AC Air Canada
7M8
6:20 PM
EDT TS
10:23 PM
PDT
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1754+1
AC Air Canada
7M8
8:05 AM
PDT TM
5:14 PM
EDT
6h 9m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2881cs
AV avianca
7M8
8:05 AM
PDT TM
5:14 PM
EDT
6h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEN Denver 8h 15m AACMF9 ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 20m AADLG3 AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
IAH Houston 8h 32m AAAVCV ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Vancouver flights
SEA Seattle 8h 44m AAASDL ACAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 45m 5YAAAS AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 45m AADLEJM AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 56m AAG3 ACEJANH Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 9h 4m AAACAS AAACPD Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 5m AAACSN ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 11m AAASAT ACWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Vancouver
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,798 mi 6h 52m nonstop -3h behind

MIA–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,798 miles in approximately 6h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: AV 5 7M8 7h03 84% Star Alliance AV
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to YVR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,725
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
MIA → YVR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
86%
Return
YVR → MIA
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric MIA→YVR OPF→YVR FLL→YVR
Distance from MIA 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 6
Weekly flights 10 1
Flight time 6h 52m 6h 3m 6h 4m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,798 mi / 4,503 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 52m 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 to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

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.

MIA–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance2,798 mi / 4,503 km
Flight time6h 52m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 6h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 2,798 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MIA to YVR: Air Canada.
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 Denver, Salt Lake City and George Bush Intercontinental.
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 3 hours behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from YVR to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to YVR

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to YVR is about 6 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,798 miles (4,503 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).