Vancouver to Anchorage (YVR–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,327 mi 3h 29m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and ANC, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
YXY ~5h 35m OAK ~7h 38m SJC ~8h 13m APA ~8h 51m VNY ~8h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,124
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 → ANC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
63%
Return
ANC → YVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric YVR→ANC PAE→ANC
Distance from YVR – 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 29m 4h 1m
Departure OTP 72% –
Everett (PAE) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
1,327 mi / 2,136 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

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–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance1,327 mi / 2,136 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,327 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to ANC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXY, OAK, SJC, APA, VNY, SAN, SDF, CVG, GPT, TEB, EWR, LAS, PHX, SEA, DEN, LAX, YYC, NRT, PDX, HND, MIA, JFK, HNL, DFW, XMN, YYZ, TPE, ORD, IAH, MSP, BKK, GDL, BFI, ICN, ATL, OGG, PVG, KOA, HKG, CAN and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from ANC to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. 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 YVR to ANC

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to ANC ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,327 miles (2,136 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YXY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).