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

YVR Airport Page →
2,790 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
DEN Denver 7h 45m ACCMUA ADEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 49m DLWS ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 53m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h AFDLKL DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SEA Seattle 8h ACAMAS ASDL Seattle (SEA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston 8h 8m ACUA ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 8h 22m AAACAV AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 43m ACAFAV ACAZF8 Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale flights
YHM Hamilton 8h 45m PDTSW8 PDTS Hamilton (YHM) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 51m ACAVCM ADB6JL San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,790 mi 5h 22m nonstop +3h ahead

YVR–FLL had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,790 miles in 5h 22m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 75%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,318
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
FLL → YVR
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
96%
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 22m 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 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 22m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 5h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 2,790 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YVR to FLL: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 22m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
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) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to FLL is about 5 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,790 miles (4,490 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.