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

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Vancouver to Anchorage
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,327 mi 3h 26m nonstop -1h behind 55 1-stop hubs

YVR–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,327 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 7M8 3h26 88% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (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 ANC 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,311
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.
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 1 2
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 3h 26m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 88% –
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 26m.
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 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections55 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 26m. The route covers 1,327 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YVR to ANC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, YYF, YEG, BZN, YXY, OAK, SJC, VNY, APA, SAN, ELP, AUS, PHX, CVG, SDF, GPT, YHM, TEB, YOW, BOS, MSP, OGG, JFK, LAS, KOA, YHZ, SEA, YYC, SFO, LAX, MSJ, PDX, SLC, NRT, KIX, HND, HNL, DEN, XMN, IAD, ORD, TPE, DFW, IAH, ICN, MIA, ATL, BKK, YYZ, EWR, GDL, PVG, HKG, SZX and CAN. 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.
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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 by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to ANC ranges from 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,327 miles (2,136 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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