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

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1,327 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 43m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AC1767+1
AC Air Canada
B38M
11:10 AM
PDT TINT
1:36 PM
AKDT
3h 26m
55%
M T W T F S S
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AC1766+1
AC Air Canada
B38M
2:40 PM
AKDT T2
6:55 PM
PDT
3h 15m
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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
SEA Seattle 5h 38m ACAMAS → 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
YYC Calgary 5h 58m ACAFAI → CNKCX Calgary (YYC) to Anchorage flights
PDX Portland 6h 9m ASCXKE → AAASBA Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 11m ACAVCM → ASNZQR San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 8m AAACAS → 5YASAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 9h 14m ACCMUA → ASCMUA Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 16m ACAFEJA → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 9m AFDLKL → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage flights
MSP Minneapolis 11h 9m AFDLKE → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 11h 20m AAACAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Anchorage
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,327 mi 3h 26m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YVR Routes ANC Routes YVR Live Flights ANC Live Flights YVR Delays ANC Delays
All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Vancouver flights
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 B38M 3h26 73% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
B38M 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
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
SEA ~5h 38m YXY ~5h 41m YYC ~5h 58m PDX ~6h 9m YEG ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,434
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
82%
Return
ANC → YVR
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
64%
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 1 3
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 3h 26m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 73% –
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 gate to gate.
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 / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,327 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YVR to ANC: 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 Seattle–Tacoma, Calgary and Portland.
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 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 is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,327 miles (2,136 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Calgary and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).