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

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2,142 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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
DTW Detroit 6h 49m WS → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 6h 52m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 57m AFDLKE → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 7h 17m ACCMUA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 7h 51m ACUA → CMG7OS Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 12m AAASAY → AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
JFK New York 8h 15m B6 → AMATB6 New York (JFK) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 8h 16m UA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 19m ACWS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 8h 24m B6 → AAB6DL Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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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
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DTW ~6h 49m ORD ~6h 52m MSP ~6h 57m DEN ~7h 17m BNA ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
956
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
73%
Return
BUF → YVR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
93%
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
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF 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.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.