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

YVR Airport Page →
2,244 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 10m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1606+1
WS WestJet
738
10:55 PM
PDT TM Red-eye
6:55 AM+1
EDT
5h
66%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1601+2
WS WestJet
73W
8:15 AM
EDT TI
10:45 AM
PDT
5h 30m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX5201cs
HX Hong Kong
737
8:15 AM
EDT TI
10:45 AM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DEN Denver 6h 41m ACCMUA ACAFAM Denver (DEN) to Atlanta flights
SEA Seattle 6h 48m ACAFAM AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Atlanta flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 48m AFDLKE AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 50m AFDLKL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Atlanta flights
YYC Calgary 7h 5m ACAFAI WS Calgary (YYC) to Atlanta flights
ORD Chicago 7h 10m AAACAY AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAASAY AAACAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta flights
IAH Houston 7h 27m ACNZUA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Atlanta flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 34m ACAFKE AFAMDL Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 37m ACAFAV ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vancouver to Atlanta
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,244 mi 5h 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. 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 7 738 5h 94%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 94% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 88%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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
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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,771
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
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
Return
ATL → YVR
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
95%
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 0m 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
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 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 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 7 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 gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,244 miles (3,612 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.