Oakland to Vancouver (OAK–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
PDX Portland 3h 44m ASLXJWN ACASCX Portland (PDX) to Vancouver flights
SEA Seattle 3h 56m ASAYBA ACAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 10m AFAMDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 16m LXJPCJWN AAACAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 26m LXJWNXE ACEJAKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 49m WN ACEJA Santa Ana (SNA) to Vancouver flights
SAN San Diego 5h 55m ASSISWN ACLXJ San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 9m WN ACTIVWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 6h 15m WN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
MEX Mexico City 12h 18m Y4 ACAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Oakland to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 794 mi 1h 44m nonstop

OAK–YVR had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 794 miles in 1h 44m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop OAK–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 68%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 68% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
767
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
OAK → YVR
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
93%
Return
YVR → OAK
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric OAK→YVR SFO→YVR CCR→YVR
Distance from OAK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 17 1
Weekly flights 192
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 20m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Vancouver is 0 hours the same as Oakland.
OAK: PDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m 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.

OAK–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,278 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 794 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from OAK to YVR: Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from YVR to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, CCR and SJC. 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 OAK to YVR

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

OAK to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to YVR is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,278 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).