Edmonton to Vancouver (YEG–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YEG–YVR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AI, BR, CA, NZ, VA | 84 | 320, 7M8, B38M, BCS3, CR9 | 1h31-1h53 | Star Alliance | AI, BR, CA, NZ, VA | |
| WS WestJet Also: AF, AM, CI, CX, HU, HX, JL, KE, PR, QF | 49 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 1h40-1h49 | – | AF, AM, CI, CX, HU, HX, JL, KE, PR, QF | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 25 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 1h19-1h45 | – | – | |
| DE Condor | 12 | 73H, 73W | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Edmonton
| Metric | YEG→YVR | YYC→YVR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YEG | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 28 |
| Weekly flights | 359 | 469 |
| Flight time | 1h 3m | 1h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
YEG: MDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
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.
YEG–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YEG to YVR
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK, Condor, Flair Airlines and WestJet. With 359 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YEG to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YEG to YVR ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (809 km). There are approximately 359 weekly flights outbound and 358 return, totaling 717 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).