Vancouver to Bellingham (YVR–BLI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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40 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
SEA Seattle 3h ACAFAM → ASEMQR Seattle (SEA) to Bellingham flights
PDX Portland 4h 36m ACASCX → AS Portland (PDX) to Bellingham flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 29m ACAFKE → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bellingham flights
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Vancouver to Bellingham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
40 mi 0h 23m nonstop

YVR–BLI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to BLI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
SEA ~3h 0m PDX ~4h 36m LAS ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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 → BLI
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
BLI → YVR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bellingham from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Bellingham International Airport.
Metric YVR→BLI ESD→BLI YXX→BLI
Distance from YVR – 36 mi 39 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights ~1 25 –
Flight time 0h 23m 0h 15m 0h 13m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Eastsound (ESD) to Bellingham flights · Abbotsford (YXX) to Bellingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Bellingham International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bellingham is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · BLI: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Bellingham.
Distance & Flight Time
40 mi / 65 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 23m 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–BLI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Bellingham route.
Route details
Distance40 mi / 65 km
Flight time0h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: BLI
Full nameBellingham International Airport
IATA / ICAOBLI / KBLI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to BLI flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Bellingham International Airport take about 0h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 40 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BLI 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.
Yes, return flights from BLI to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ESD and YXX. 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 BLI

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to BLI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to BLI is about 0 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 40 miles (65 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eastsound (ESD) and Abbotsford (YXX).