Quesnel to Vancouver (YQZ–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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266 mi airlines 8/wk
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9M567
9M Central Mountain
DH8C
4:00 PM
MST
5:20 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1776
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
4:03 PM
MST
4:35 PM
PDT
0h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9M562
9M Central Mountain
DH3
1:15 PM
PDT TS
2:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1775
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
1:25 PM
PDT TS
2:40 PM
MST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9M564
9M Central Mountain
DH3
2:15 PM
PDT TS
3:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9M566
9M Central Mountain
DH8C
2:15 PM
PDT TS
3:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2843
AC Air Canada
DH8C
2:15 PM
PDT TS
3:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Quesnel to Vancouver
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 266 mi 0h 32m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

YQZ–YVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air and CRN lead the route. The flight covers 266 miles in approximately 0h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQZ–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8P Pacific Coastal Airlines 6 BE1 0h32
9M Central Mountain Air 2 DH8C 1h20
CRN CRN 1
Aircraft on this route
BE1 Beechcraft 1900/1900C/1900D – 8P
DH8C De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – 9M
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P + 9M + CRN (9 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, YQZ to YVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQZ to YVR.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
YQZ → YVR
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
Return
YVR → YQZ
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 Quesnel

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric YQZ→YVR YXS→YVR YWL→YVR
Distance from YQZ 60 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 9 3
Weekly flights 8 92 20
Flight time 0h 32m 1h 16m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of YQZ with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Quesnel, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m to 1h 20m.
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.

YQZ–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quesnel to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 429 km
Flight time0h 32m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 15 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: YQZ
IATA / ICAOYQZ / CYQZ
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQZ to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Quesnel Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 0h 32m to 1h 20m. The route covers 266 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air and CRN.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from YQZ to YVR. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YWL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YVR to YQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXS, YWL and YAA. 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 YQZ to YVR

Quesnel Airport (YQZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air and CRN. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQZ to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQZ to YVR ranges from 0 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (429 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via YWL. Nearby alternative airports include Prince George (YXS), Williams Lake (YWL) and Anahim Lake (YAA).