Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas (YVR–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,952 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 2 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 16h 12m AAACAS LXJXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Cabo San Lucas flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 3m ACAFAI Calgary (YYC) to Cabo San Lucas flights
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Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,952 mi 4h 10m nonstop

YVR–CSL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
61
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 → CSL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
CSL → YVR
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cabo San Lucas is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · CSL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,952 mi / 3,141 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism or business. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card is issued on arrival or can be completed online before travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Overstaying the permitted period results in fines payable at the airport before departure.

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.

YVR–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Distance1,952 mi / 3,141 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: CSL
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to CSL flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Cabo San Lucas International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,952 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from CSL 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 CSL

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to CSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to CSL is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,952 miles (3,141 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.