Seattle to Vancouver (SEA–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–YVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 127 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: CX, FI, HA, JL, KE, QF, QR | 78 | E75, E75L | 0h57-1h03 | Oneworld | CX, FI, HA, JL, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 49 | E75L, E7W | 1h06-1h18 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| AC Air Canada Also: LH, NH, NZ, UA | 21 | CR9, DH8D | 1h07-1h15 | Star Alliance | LH, NH, NZ, UA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→YVR | BFI→YVR | YYJ→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 24 |
| Weekly flights | 410 | 1 | 239 |
| Flight time | 0h 57m | 1h 28m | 0h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
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 Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 410 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to YVR ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 127 miles (205 km). There are approximately 410 weekly flights outbound and 343 return, totaling 753 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Victoria (YYJ).