Vancouver to Great Falls (YVR–GTF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 3 hubs
SEA Seattle 4h 37m ACAFAM → AS Seattle (SEA) to Great Falls flights
DEN Denver 5h 52m ACCMUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Great Falls flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 23m AFDLKL → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Great Falls flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Great Falls
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 555 mi 4h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

YVR–GTF had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in August 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 555 miles in 4h 8m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–GTF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 – – 89% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to GTF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
SEA ~4h 37m DEN ~5h 52m SLC ~8h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
193
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → GTF
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
GTF → YVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Great Falls is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · GTF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Great Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
555 mi / 893 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 8m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

YVR–GTF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Great Falls route.
Route details
Distance555 mi / 893 km
Flight time4h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: GTF
Full nameGreat Falls International Airport
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to GTF flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Great Falls International Airport take about 4h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 555 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YVR to GTF: Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GTF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Great Falls is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from GTF 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 GTF

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in August 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 GTF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to GTF is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 555 miles (893 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.