Vancouver to Atlanta (YVR–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
2,244 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 39m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1600
WS WestJet
738
9:30 AM
PDT TM
5:30 PM
EDT
5h
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1871
DL Delta
739
1:40 PM
PDT TM
9:56 PM
EDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6555
WS WestJet
739
1:40 PM
PDT TM
9:57 PM
EDT
5h 17m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1606+1
WS WestJet
738
10:55 PM
PDT TM
6:55 AM+1
EDT
5h
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1601+1
WS WestJet
738
8:15 AM
EDT TI
10:45 AM
PDT
5h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6500
WS WestJet
739
10:00 AM
EDT TI
12:29 PM
PDT
5h 29m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2470
DL Delta
739
10:00 AM
EDT TI
12:29 PM
PDT
5h 29m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6313
WS WestJet
739
10:05 AM
EDT TI
12:25 PM
PDT
5h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1603
WS WestJet
738
6:20 PM
EDT TI
8:50 PM
PDT
5h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEN Denver 6h 44m ACCMUA AFAMDL Denver (DEN) to Atlanta flights
SEA Seattle 6h 50m ACAMAS AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Atlanta flights
PDX Portland 7h ASCXKE AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Atlanta flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h AFDLKL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Atlanta flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 4m AFDLKE AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta flights
ORD Chicago 7h 11m AAACAV AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 12m AAASAY AAACAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta flights
YYC Calgary 7h 15m ACAFAI WS Calgary (YYC) to Atlanta flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 33m AA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Atlanta flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 33m ACAFEJA AFAMDL Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Atlanta
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,244 mi 5h 8m nonstop +3h ahead

YVR–ATL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,244 miles in approximately 5h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 9 738, 739 5h-5h17 88%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 739 5h16 88% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL, WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (9 flights/wk, 90%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to ATL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
4
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,925
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → ATL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
94%
Return
ATL → YVR
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,244 mi / 3,612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 8m 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.

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.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

YVR–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance2,244 mi / 3,612 km
Flight time5h 8m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 5h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 2,244 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YVR to ATL: WestJet and Delta Air Lines.
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 Denver, Seattle–Tacoma and Portland.
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from ATL 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 ATL

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet and Delta Air Lines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to ATL is about 5 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,244 miles (3,612 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Seattle–Tacoma and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.