Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale (YVR–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS1678
WS WestJet
738
11:30 PM
PDT TM
8:23 AM+1
EDT
5h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1679
WS WestJet
B38M
9:30 AM
EDT T2
1:23 PM
PDT
6h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,790 mi 5h 53m nonstop +3h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

YVR–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,790 miles in approximately 5h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 738 5h53 71%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 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 FLL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,139
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 → FLL
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
53%
Return
FLL → YVR
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → FLL delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,790 mi / 4,490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 53m.
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 FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

YVR–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance2,790 mi / 4,490 km
Flight time5h 53m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 5h 53m. The route covers 2,790 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to FLL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GPT, APA, PBI, GSP, BZN, DSM, MDW, YEG, SDF, SJC, YQG, VNY, ELP, HOU, PIT, OAK, TEB, CVG, SNA, SWF, BOS, PVR, MIA, MCO, YHM, LIR, KEF, YWG, LAS, SAN, JFK, LAX, MSP, SEA, SFO, ATL, YYZ, DFW, DEN, PHX, YOW, YUL, ORD, EWR, IAH, YYC, SLC, PDX, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from FLL 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 FLL

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to FLL ranges from 5 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,790 miles (4,490 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.