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

YHM Airport Page →
2,081 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 49m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PD481+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
9:10 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7067cs
TS Air Transat
E295
9:10 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7042cs
TS Air Transat
E295
12:05 PM
PDT TM
7:35 PM
EDT
4h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD482+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
12:05 PM
PDT TM
7:35 PM
EDT
4h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD484
PD Porter Airlines
295
10:55 PM
PDT
6:25 AM+1
EDT
4h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
YYC Calgary 6h 56m PDTSW8 ACAFAI Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver flights
YWG Winnipeg 6h 58m PDTSW8 ACAFAI Winnipeg (YWG) to Vancouver flights
YEG Edmonton 6h 58m PDTS ACAFAI Edmonton (YEG) to Vancouver flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 5m AC ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver flights
YHZ Halifax 9h 25m PDTSW8 KE Halifax (YHZ) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 2m HTT ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
YOW Ottawa ~7h 50m ACCANH Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver flights
YUL Montréal ~7h 50m TS ACAIAV Montréal (YUL) to Vancouver flights
ANC Anchorage ~11h 9m ACASP Anchorage (ANC) to Vancouver flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~12h 8m ACWS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hamilton to Vancouver
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,081 mi 5h 8m nonstop -3h behind

YHM–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,081 miles in approximately 5h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: TS 7 E295 5h08 100% TS
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD, TS
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHM to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
216
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
YVR → YHM
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
100%
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 YKF→YVR YYZ→YVR
Distance from YHM 30 mi 38 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 42
Weekly flights 16 720
Flight time 5h 8m 5h 57m 4h 14m
Departure OTP 100%
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 5h 8m 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.

YHM–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamilton to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Flight time5h 8m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 33 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 2,081 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YHM to YVR: Porter Airlines.
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 Calgary, Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson and Edmonton.
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 YKF and 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. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YHM to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHM to YVR is about 5 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,081 miles (3,349 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson and Edmonton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Breslau (YKF) and Toronto (YYZ).