Vancouver to Auckland (YVR–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ Air New Zealand
77W
8:55 PM
PDT TM
5:45 AM+2
NZST
13h 50m
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NZ Air New Zealand
77W
8:16 PM
NZST TI
2:20 PM
PDT
13h 4m
61%
M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SFO San Francisco 16h 50m ACAVCM → NZUA San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 1m AAACAS → NZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland flights
BNE Brisbane 18h 45m AC → 6EASAY Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 19h 10m ACQFWS → 6EAIAS Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Auckland flights
NAN Nadi 19h 35m FJ → CXFJNZ Nadi (NAN) to Auckland flights
IAH Houston 22h 17m ACUA → NZ Houston (IAH) to Auckland flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 22h 25m ACAFJL → NZQF Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Auckland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 23h 59m AAASAY → QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Auckland flights
ICN Seoul 24h 17m ACKEOZ → KE Seoul (ICN) to Auckland flights
NRT Narita 24h 38m ACJLMH → NZOZ Narita (NRT) to Auckland flights
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Vancouver to Auckland
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7,060 mi 13h 50m nonstop +19h ahead

YVR–AKL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 7,060 miles in approximately 13h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YVR Routes AKL Routes YVR Live Flights AKL Live Flights YVR Delays
All flights from Auckland (AKL) Auckland to Vancouver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 7 77W 13h50 58% Star Alliance –
AC Air Canada 0 – – 58% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + NZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to AKL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
SFO ~16h 50m LAX ~17h 1m BNE ~18h 45m SYD ~19h 10m NAN ~19h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
773
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → AKL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
AKL → YVR
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+19h
Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · AKL: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 1:00 PM (next day) in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
7,060 mi / 11,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter New Zealand visa-free for up to 3 months but must obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before travel. The NZeTA costs NZD $17 via the app or NZD $23 online, is valid for 2 years, and covers multiple entries. An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is also required. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance7,060 mi / 11,361 km
Flight time13h 50m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Auckland International Airport take about 13h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 7,060 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YVR to AKL: Air New Zealand and Air Canada.
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 San Francisco, Los Angeles and Brisbane.
Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from AKL to YVR 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 YVR to AKL

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to AKL is about 13 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,060 miles (11,361 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.