Castlegar to Vancouver (YCG–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC8377
AC Air Canada
DH4
10:50 AM
PDT
12:00 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8376
AC Air Canada
DH8D
9:15 AM
PDT TDTB
10:26 AM
PDT
1h 11m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3 hubs
YLW Kelowna 26h 20m CRN 4N9MAC Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver flights
YYC Calgary ~3h 54m ACAFAI Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco ~7h 48m ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Castlegar to Vancouver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 250 mi 1h 10m nonstop

YCG–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YCG–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YCG to YVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YCG to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
YCG → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YVR → YCG
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Castlegar

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric YCG→YVR YXC→YVR YYF→YVR
Distance from YCG 86 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 7 18 24
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 8m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of YCG with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Castlegar, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
250 mi / 403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
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.

YCG–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Castlegar to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance250 mi / 403 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YCG
IATA / ICAOYCG / CYCG
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,624 ft / 495 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCG to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 250 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YCG to YVR: Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kelowna.
Yes, return flights from YVR to YCG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXC, YYF and YLW. 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 YCG to YVR

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YCG to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCG to YVR is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (403 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kelowna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cranbrook (YXC), Penticton (YYF) and Kelowna (YLW).