Vancouver to Buffalo (YVR–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
2,142 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 4w 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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 47m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 53m AFDLKE → AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 6h 55m ACCMUA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 7h 34m ACEJAUA → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 7h 40m WS → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 19m ACAFASP → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 8h 26m UA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 9h 2m B6 → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 36m DLWS → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 20m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,142 mi 3h 38m nonstop +3h ahead

YVR–BUF 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 BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
ORD ~6h 47m MSP ~6h 53m DEN ~6h 55m EWR ~7h 34m DTW ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
989
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 → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → BUF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,142 mi / 3,447 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m 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–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance2,142 mi / 3,447 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference+3 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: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 2,142 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
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 BUF

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to BUF is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,142 miles (3,447 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.