Tucson to Vancouver (TUS–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
1,339 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
LAS Las Vegas 5h 6m EJAWN ACEJANH Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 13m AFCBCDL AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
PDX Portland 5h 18m AS ACASCX Portland (PDX) to Vancouver flights
SEA Seattle 5h 20m ASDLKE ACAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 25m A8AAAS ACWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 25m AAAFAM AAACAN Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 43m ACEJALH ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
SAN San Diego 6h WN ACLXJ San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 6h 18m ACUAWN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 38m AAAYBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
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Tucson to Vancouver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,339 mi

TUS–YVR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
637
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
TUS → YVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
80%
Return
YVR → TUS
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric TUS→YVR AZA→YVR PHX→YVR
Distance from TUS 92 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12
Weekly flights 21
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Vancouver is 0 hours the same as Tucson.
TUS: MST · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,339 mi / 2,156 km
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.

TUS–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,339 mi / 2,156 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to YVR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Salt Lake City and Portland.
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.
Nearby alternatives include AZA and PHX. 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 Harry Reid, Salt Lake City and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA) and Phoenix (PHX).