Kamloops to Vancouver (YKA–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC8053
AC Air Canada
DH4
5:40 AM
PDT
6:41 AM
PDT
1h 1m
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UA8171
UA United
DH8D
10:30 AM
PDT
11:30 AM
PDT
1h
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AC8055
AC Air Canada
DH8D
10:30 AM
PDT
11:30 AM
PDT
1h
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AC8059
AC Air Canada
DH8D
2:35 PM
PDT
3:36 PM
PDT
1h 1m
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AC8061
AC Air Canada
DH8D
7:05 PM
PDT
8:02 PM
PDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AC8054
AC Air Canada
DH8D
9:00 AM
PDT TDTB
9:52 AM
PDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA8172
UA United
DH4
5:35 PM
PDT TM
6:27 PM
PDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AC8062
AC Air Canada
DH4
9:35 PM
PDT TM
10:27 PM
PDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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Kamloops to Vancouver
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 160 mi 0h 57m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

YKA–YVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and CRN lead the route. The flight covers 160 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YKA–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 28 DH4, DH8D 0h57-1h01 Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 DH8D 1h Star Alliance
CRN CRN 1
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (35 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: CRN (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YKA to YVR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YKA to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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
YKA → YVR
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
YVR → YKA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Kamloops

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric YKA→YVR YLW→YVR YYF→YVR
Distance from YKA 70 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 8 2
Weekly flights 35 145 14
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 50m 0h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of YKA with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kamloops, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
160 mi / 258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 1m.
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.

YKA–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kamloops to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance160 mi / 258 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 21 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: YKA
IATA / ICAOYKA / CYKA
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,133 ft / 345 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YKA to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 1m. The route covers 160 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CRN and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from YKA to YVR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, SFO, YWG, YYC and YYJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YVR to YKA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YLW, YYF and YWL. 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 YKA to YVR

Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CRN and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YKA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YKA to YVR ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 160 miles (258 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kelowna (YLW), Penticton (YYF) and Williams Lake (YWL).