Seattle to Vancouver (SEA–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SEA–YVR is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 127 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, CX, FI, JL, KE, QF, QR | 49 | E75, E75L | 0h57-1h01 | Oneworld | AY, CX, FI, JL, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | 49 | E75L, E7W | 1h10-1h15 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| AC Air Canada Also: LH, LX, NH, NZ, UA | 28 | CR9, DH4 | 1h06-1h14 | Star Alliance | LH, LX, NH, NZ, UA | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→YVR | BFI→YVR | TIW→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 353 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 4m | 0h 26m | 0h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, 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.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
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.
SEA–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to YVR
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Sun Country Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and KLM. With 353 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to YVR is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 127 miles (205 km). There are approximately 353 weekly flights outbound and 337 return, totaling 690 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Victoria, Portland and Kelowna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Bellingham (BLI).