Vancouver to Denver (YVR–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,119 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and APA, connecting options are available through 53 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,119 mi / 1,800 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m.
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.

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.

YVR–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,800 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 2h 11m. The route covers 1,119 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to APA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, BFI, YYC, PDX, SLC, DEN, YLW, VNY, SJC, YEG, OAK, OMA, SEA, SMF, SBD, SCF, STL, SAN, DSM, PSP, SFO, SNA, PHX, MSP, MDW, BNA, LAX, DAL, AUS, DFW, HOU, IAH, PIT, ORD, SJD, YHM, PIE, CLT, YYZ, IAD, TPA, PBI, RDU, BOS, MCO, YOW, FLL, MIA, LIR, HNL, SXM, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from APA 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 APA

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to APA ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,800 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.