Vancouver to Nashville (YVR–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
2,037 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 22m ACCMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
SEA Seattle 6h 23m ACAFAM ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Nashville flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 26m AFDLKE AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 31m AFDLKL DLKEWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville flights
YYC Calgary 6h 45m ACAFAI WS Calgary (YYC) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 6h 53m AAACAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
PDX Portland 6h 59m ACASCX AS Portland (PDX) to Nashville flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 10m ACWS AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 7h 11m WS AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,037 mi 4h 6m nonstop +2h ahead

YVR–BNA had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,037 miles in 4h 6m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 3 73% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 0 73%
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,415
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 → BNA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
82%
Return
BNA → YVR
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
2,037 mi / 3,278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 6m 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 BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

YVR–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance2,037 mi / 3,278 km
Flight time4h 6m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 4h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 2,037 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YVR to BNA: Air Canada and WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 6m.
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 BNA 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.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from BNA 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 BNA

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to BNA is about 4 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,037 miles (3,278 km).

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.