Phoenix to Vancouver (PHX–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–YVR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,231 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 16 | 7M8, B38M, CR9 | 3h14-3h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 4 | – | – | – | TS | |
| WS WestJet | 4 | B38M | 3h20 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→YVR | TUS→YVR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 14m | – |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
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.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
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.
PHX–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to YVR
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, SkyWest Airlines, Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PHX to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to YVR ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,231 miles (1,981 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).