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

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AA1817
AA American
321
10:10 PM
PDT TM
6:11 AM+1
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1817
AA American
321
6:28 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
PDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
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Vancouver to Charlotte
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,330 mi 5h 1m nonstop +3h ahead 75 1-stop hubs

YVR–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,330 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 5h01 74% 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
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,968
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.

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 5h 1m.
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 time5h 1m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
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 approximately 5h 1m. The route covers 2,330 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from YVR to CLT. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, SGF, BNA, GSP, APA, ICT, MDW, GPT, BZN, DSM, ADS, HSV, OMA, BFI, ORL, PIE, PIT, EGE, SDF, TEB, CVG, SBD, SCF, SJC, CLE, PBI, DAL, OPF, TPA, HOU, ELP, BED, HPN, BOS, PSP, MCO, FLL, YHZ, YYT, LIR, ANU, SXM, IAD, PDX, JFK, SMF, SAN, LAX, SFO, SEA, SLC, DUB, ATL, ORD, DFW, YYZ, IAH, MIA, LAS, AUS, DEN, MSP, CDG, YYC, YUL, EWR, PHX, GDL, SNA, CUN, SJD, MEX, LHR, MUC and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,330 miles (3,750 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.