Spearfish to Vancouver (SPF–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Spearfish to Vancouver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
970 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

SPF–YVR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SPF → YVR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
YVR → SPF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Spearfish

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric SPF→YVR RAP→YVR SHR→YVR
Distance from SPF 47 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 41m 2h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of SPF with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Spearfish.
SPF: MDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Spearfish, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
970 mi / 1,561 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m 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.

SPF–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Spearfish to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance970 mi / 1,561 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: SPF
IATA / ICAOSPF / KSPF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,931 ft / 1,198 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SPF to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field to Vancouver International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 970 miles.
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Spearfish.
Nearby alternatives include RAP, SHR and CPR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SPF to YVR

Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SPF to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SPF to YVR is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 970 miles (1,561 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Rapid City (RAP), Sheridan (SHR) and Casper (CPR).