Halifax to Vancouver (YHZ–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YHZ–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,752 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: FJ, HU, KE, MF | 7 | 7M8 | 6h30 | – | FJ, HU, KE, MF | |
| AC Air Canada Also: AI | 3 | 7M8 | 6h20 | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YHZ: ADT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 2:00 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.
YHZ–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YHZ to YVR
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet and Air Canada. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YHZ to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YHZ to YVR is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,752 miles (4,429 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Calgary and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.