Vancouver to Charlotte (YVR–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1817
AA American
321
10:46 PM
PDT TM
6:37 AM+1
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1510
AA American
321
8:18 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
PDT
5h 42m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1817
AA American
321
6:28 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
PDT
5h 42m
38%
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
MSP Minneapolis 6h 51m AFDLKE AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 7h 3m ACCMUA AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 11m DLWS AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
SEA Seattle 7h 12m ACAMAS AACX Seattle (SEA) to Charlotte flights
YYC Calgary 7h 15m ACAFAI AA Calgary (YYC) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 7h 16m AAACAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 26m ACAFAV AAACHRT Toronto (YYZ) to Charlotte flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 42m AFDLKL AADL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 44m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
EWR Newark 8h 15m ACUA AANKSN Newark (EWR) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vancouver to Charlotte
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,330 mi 4h 51m nonstop +3h ahead

YVR–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,330 miles in approximately 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 6 321 4h51 81% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
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 CLT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,062
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 → CLT
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → YVR
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → CLT delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
2,330 mi / 3,750 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 51m 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 CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

YVR–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance2,330 mi / 3,750 km
Flight time4h 51m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 4h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 2,330 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YVR to CLT: American Airlines.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from CLT 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 CLT

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to CLT is about 4 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,330 miles (3,750 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.