Milwaukee to Vancouver (MKE–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MKE and YVR. Nearest airports to MKE with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 67 mi) · Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 74 mi) · Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 80 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
MSP Minneapolis 6h AFAMDL AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
SEA Seattle 6h 14m ASQR ACAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 6h 30m UAWN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 6h 38m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 32m DLKE AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 39m WN ACEJANH Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 50m AAG3QF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
SAN San Diego 8h 5m UAWN AC San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver flights
AUS Austin 8h 10m WN AC Austin (AUS) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 52m AFAMDL DLHXWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,079
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
MKE → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
Return
YVR → MKE
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric MKE→YVR ORD→YVR MDW→YVR
Distance from MKE 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 3
Weekly flights 66 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 4:00 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.

MKE–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Vancouver route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to YVR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from YVR to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).