Fort McMurray to Vancouver (YMM–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC8315
AC Air Canada
DH8D
7:10 PM
MDT TM
8:47 PM
PDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8316
AC Air Canada
DH4
3:10 PM
PDT TM
6:31 PM
MDT
2h 21m
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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Fort McMurray to Vancouver
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 715 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

YMM–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 715 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YMM–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 3 DH8D 2h37 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (3 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, YMM to YVR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YMM to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
134
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
YMM → YVR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
YVR → YMM
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Fort McMurray.
YMM: MDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort McMurray, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
715 mi / 1,151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m.
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.

YMM–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort McMurray to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance715 mi / 1,151 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YMM
IATA / ICAOYMM / CYMM
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Elevation1,211 ft / 369 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YMM to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort McMurray International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 2h 37m. The route covers 715 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YMM to YVR. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYC, YEG and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Fort McMurray.
Yes, return flights from YVR to YMM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YMM to YVR

Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YMM to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YMM to YVR ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 715 miles (1,151 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via YYC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.