Vancouver to Honolulu, Oahu (YVR–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
2,706 mi airlines charter/private 51/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 33m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC1783+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
5:25 PM
PDT TM
8:35 PM
HST
6h 10m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ4509cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
5:25 PM
PDT TM
8:35 PM
HST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4858cs
LX Swiss
7M8
5:25 PM
PDT TM
8:35 PM
HST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5816cs
JL Japan
73H
5:40 PM
PDT TM
8:55 PM
HST
6h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3384cs
QF Qant
738
5:40 PM
PDT TM
8:55 PM
HST
6h 15m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6573cs
KE Korean
73H
5:40 PM
PDT TM
8:55 PM
HST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1862+4
WS WestJet
B38M
5:40 PM
PDT TM
8:55 PM
HST
6h 15m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3019cs
AF Air France
738
5:40 PM
PDT TM
8:55 PM
HST
6h 15m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CTM1012
CTM CTM
12:06 AM
HST
8:10 AM
PDT
5h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ4506cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
9:50 PM
HST T2
6:40 AM+1
PDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1784+2
AC Air Canada
B38M
9:50 PM
HST T2
6:40 AM+1
PDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4867cs
LX Swiss
7M8
9:50 PM
HST T2
6:40 AM+1
PDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6572cs
KE Korean
738
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1863+4
WS WestJet
73H
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3006cs
AF Air France
73H
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3383cs
QF Qant
738
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5817cs
JL Japan
738
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
SEA Seattle 8h 4m ACAMAS ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PDX Portland 8h 9m ACASCX ASDEFJ Portland (PDX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 9h ACAVCM ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
YYC Calgary 9h 30m ACAFAI WS Calgary (YYC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 32m AAACAV 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SAN San Diego 10h 9m AC ASFJQF San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 29m ACAFASP ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SLC Salt Lake City 10h 34m AFDLKL AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DEN Denver 10h 53m ACCMUA UA Denver (DEN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 38m ACWS AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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Vancouver to Honolulu, Oahu
4 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 2,706 mi 6h 15m nonstop -3h behind

YVR–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,706 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: LX, NZ 7 7M8 6h10 62% Star Alliance LX, NZ
WS WestJet Also: AF, JL, KE, QF 6 B38M 6h15 62% AF, JL, KE, QF
CTM CTM 1 62%
GAF GAF 0 62%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AF, QF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – JL, KE
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, LX, NZ
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: CTM + GAF + WS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 HNL direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,170
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 → HNL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
87%
Return
HNL → YVR
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → HNL delays →

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric YVR→HNL YYJ→HNL PAE→HNL
Distance from YVR 39 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 51
Flight time 6h 15m 6h 21m 6h 27m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,706 mi / 4,354 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m 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.

YVR–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance2,706 mi / 4,354 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights51 out / 52 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take about 6h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,706 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from YVR to HNL: Air Canada, WestJet, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and San Francisco.
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from HNL to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ and PAE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 HNL

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to HNL is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,706 miles (4,354 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ) and Everett (PAE).