Richmond to Vancouver (RIC–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
IAD Dulles 7h 37m ACAVCM UA Dulles (IAD) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 44m AFAMDL AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 7h 56m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 7h 57m F9UAWN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 3m AABA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Vancouver flights
DTW Detroit 8h 3m AFAMDL WS Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 5m AFAMDL DLHXWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
EWR Newark 8h 23m ACUA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 3m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
BOS Boston 9h 21m AFAMB6 B6 Boston (BOS) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,147
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
RIC → YVR
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
96%
Return
YVR → RIC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric RIC→YVR IAD→YVR BWI→YVR
Distance from RIC 100 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 7
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 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.

RIC–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Vancouver route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to YVR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from YVR to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 Washington Dulles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).