Louisville to Vancouver (SDF–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SDF Airport Page →
1,995 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 21m ago
No nonstop service between SDF and YVR. Nearest airports to SDF with scheduled service: Blue Grass Airport (LEX, 62 mi) · Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB, 83 mi) · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 84 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
MSP Minneapolis 6h 46m AFAMDL AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 7h 12m AAACAS AAACPD Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 7h 28m ACUAWN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 39m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 48m AFAMDL HXWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 51m WN ACEJANH Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 10m WN ACWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 44m MX ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
IAH Houston 9h 5m CMNHNZ ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Vancouver flights
IAD Dulles 9h 44m ACCMFFL UA Dulles (IAD) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Louisville to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,995 mi 4h 45m nonstop -3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,073
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
SDF → YVR
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
91%
Return
YVR → SDF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric SDF→YVR CVG→YVR IND→YVR
Distance from SDF 84 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 1
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 50m 4h 34m
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,995 mi / 3,211 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m 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.

SDF–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,995 mi / 3,211 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,995 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
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 3 hours behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from YVR to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, IND and BNA. 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 SDF to YVR

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to YVR is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,995 miles (3,211 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).