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

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Oakland to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 794 mi 2h 2m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and YVR, connecting options are available through 48 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to YVR.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
826
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
63%
Return
YVR → OAK
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
60%
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 0 7 1
Weekly flights 1 90 1
Flight time 2h 2m 1h 50m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 63%
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 2h 2m.
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 time2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
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 approximately 2h 2m. The route covers 794 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OAK to YVR. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, YYJ, YKA, YLW, TRM, BUR, SFO, BOI, UDD, APA, MDW, EGE, DAL, ELP, ANC, HOU, DFW, PVR, YYZ, IAD, SDF, BOS, YUL, TEB, ATL, KOA, PBI, FLL, MIA, LIR, SAN, SEA, SLC, DEN, LAS, PHX, LIH, LAX, PDX, PSP, OGG, HND, SNA, HNL, MEX, GDL, TRK and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to YVR ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,278 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).