Hamilton to Vancouver (YHM–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,081 mi airlines 18/wk
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PD481
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
8:15 AM
EDT
10:34 AM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD482
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
4:31 PM
PDT
11:41 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hamilton to Vancouver
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 2,081 mi 4h 36m nonstop -3h behind 18 1-stop hubs

YHM–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,081 miles in approximately 4h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHM–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 5h19 75%
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (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, YHM 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
18
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHM to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
363
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
YHM → YVR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
77%
Return
YVR → YHM
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHM delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Hamilton

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric YHM→YVR YYZ→YVR
Distance from YHM 38 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 17
Weekly flights 18 313
Flight time 4h 36m 4h 13m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of YHM with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Hamilton.
YHM: EDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hamilton, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 36m to 5h 19m.
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.

YHM–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamilton to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Flight time4h 36m to 5h 19m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 22 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: YHM
IATA / ICAOYHM / CYHM
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation780 ft / 238 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHM to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 4h 36m to 5h 19m. The route covers 2,081 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from YHM to YVR. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YKA, APA, ORD, SDF, CVG, YOW, EWR, HOU, IAH, YYT, MIA, MCO, YWG, YYC, YYZ, CUN, PVR and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Hamilton.
Yes, return flights from YVR to YHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ. 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 YHM to YVR

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YHM to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHM to YVR ranges from 4 hours 36 minutes to 5 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,081 miles (3,349 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).