San Antonio to Vancouver (SAT–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SAT and YVR. Nearest airports to SAT with scheduled service: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS, 67 mi) · George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 190 mi) · Victoria Regional Airport (VCT, 105 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
DEN Denver 6h 2m ACF9UA ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 19m AMDLKE AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 24m F9VJAWN ACEJANH Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 30m AAASWN ACWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 44m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 49m AAAFAS AAACAN Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver flights
IAH Houston 6h 55m ACCMNH ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Vancouver flights
SEA Seattle 7h 8m ASQR ACAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 16m ACNZUA ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 56m AFDLKE AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,474
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
SAT → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
Return
YVR → SAT
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric SAT→YVR AUS→YVR VCT→YVR
Distance from SAT 67 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 4 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, 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.

SAT–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Vancouver route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to YVR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YVR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Vancouver is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from YVR to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS and VCT. 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 Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS) and Victoria (VCT).