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

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2,706 mi airlines 26/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC517
AC Air Canada
7M8
8:10 AM
PDT TINT
11:43 AM
HST
6h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1862
WS WestJet
73H
10:20 AM
PDT TM
1:49 PM
HST
6h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC519
AC Air Canada
7M8
5:05 PM
PDT TINT
8:35 PM
HST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1864
WS WestJet
738
6:15 PM
PDT TM
9:42 PM
HST
6h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC516
AC Air Canada
B38M
1:00 PM
HST T2
9:58 PM
PDT
5h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1863
WS WestJet
7M8
3:44 PM
HST T2
12:10 AM+1
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC518
AC Air Canada
B38M
10:32 PM
HST T2
6:28 AM+1
PDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1865
WS WestJet
738
11:38 PM
HST T2
7:48 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
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 Honolulu, Oahu
3 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 2,706 mi 6h 27m nonstop -3h behind 41 1-stop hubs

YVR–HNL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and CTM lead the route. The flight covers 2,706 miles in approximately 6h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 7M8 6h30-6h33 100% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 12 738, 73H 6h27-6h29 100%
CTM CTM 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
73H Boeing 737-800 – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: CTM + WS (12 flights/wk, 46%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,342
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
HNL → YVR
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
85%
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 PAE→HNL
Distance from YVR 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 26 8
Flight time 6h 27m 6h 23m
Departure OTP 100%
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 27m to 6h 33m.
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 27m to 6h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights26 out / 27 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
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 approximately 6h 27m to 6h 33m. The route covers 2,706 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CTM and WestJet.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from YVR to HNL. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SJC, VNY, ANC, SDF, CVG, PBI, YYC, MIA, JFK, HND, NAN, LIH, LAS, KOA, SFO, KIX, LAX, SEA, OGG, NRT, PDX, SAN, YYZ, ICN, BNE, YEG, SLC, HKG, MSP, ORD, PHX, SMF, IAH, DEN, DFW, EWR, ATL, AKL, MNL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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, CTM and WestJet. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to HNL ranges from 6 hours 27 minutes to 6 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,706 miles (4,354 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).