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

YVR Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YVR and GTF. Nearest airports to YVR with scheduled service: Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 32 mi) · Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 36 mi) · Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 39 mi)
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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 5 hubs
SEA Seattle 3h 40m ACAMAS → ASJL Seattle (SEA) to Great Falls flights
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 45m AFDLKL → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Great Falls flights
DEN Denver 5h 51m ACCMUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Great Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 48m ACAFASP → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Great Falls flights
ORD Chicago 11h 29m AAACAY → UA Chicago (ORD) 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.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and GTF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YVR Routes GTF Routes YVR Live Flights GTF Live Flights YVR Delays
All flights from Great Falls (GTF) Great Falls to Vancouver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to GTF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
SEA ~3h 40m SLC ~4h 45m DEN ~5h 51m LAS ~10h 48m ORD ~11h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
302
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
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
GTF → YVR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
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.
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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Salt Lake City and Denver.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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