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

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2,706 mi airlines 51/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ4515
NZ Air New Zealand
789
8:30 AM
PDT TM
11:31 AM
HST
6h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC517+2
AC Air Canada
789
8:30 AM
PDT TINT
11:31 AM
HST
6h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3384cs
QF Qant
7M8
10:20 AM
PDT TM
1:49 PM
HST
6h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5816cs
JL Japan
7M8
10:20 AM
PDT TM
1:49 PM
HST
6h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC519+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
5:05 PM
PDT TINT
8:26 PM
HST
6h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ4509cs
NZ Air New Zealand
B38M
5:05 PM
PDT TINT
8:35 PM
HST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1862+2
WS WestJet
73H
5:35 PM
PDT TM
8:50 PM
HST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3019
AF Air France
73H
5:40 PM
PDT TM
8:55 PM
HST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6573cs
KE Korean
73H
6:15 PM
PDT TM
9:42 PM
HST
6h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1864+5
WS WestJet
73H
6:15 PM
PDT TM
9:42 PM
HST
6h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ4505+1
NZ Air New Zealand
789
1:00 PM
HST T2
9:41 PM
PDT
5h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC516+1
AC Air Canada
789
1:00 PM
HST T2
9:41 PM
PDT
5h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5817cs
JL Japan
7M8
2:55 PM
HST T2
11:51 PM
PDT
5h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3383cs
QF Qant
7M8
2:55 PM
HST T2
11:51 PM
PDT
5h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6572cs
KE Korean
7M8
2:55 PM
HST T2
11:51 PM
PDT
5h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1863+3
WS WestJet
738
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC518+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:53 AM+1
PDT
5h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3006
AF Air France
73H
9:55 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Honolulu, Oahu
4 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 2,706 mi 6h 1m nonstop -3h behind 53 1-stop hubs

YVR–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and CTM lead the route. The flight covers 2,706 miles in approximately 6h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 53 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
WS WestJet Also: AF, JL, KE, QF 9 73H 6h15-6h27 96% AF, JL, KE, QF
AC Air Canada Also: NZ 8 789, 7M8 6h01-6h21 96% Star Alliance NZ
CTM CTM 1 96%
GAF GAF 0 96%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AF, KE, WS
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC, NZ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, JL, QF
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CTM + GAF + WS (10 flights/wk, 56%)
Star Alliance: AC (8 flights/wk, 44%)
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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,359
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.

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 7
Flight time 6h 1m 6h 21m 6h 27m
Departure OTP 96%
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 1m to 6h 30m.
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 1m to 6h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights51 out / 42 return
1-stop connections53 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 1m to 6h 30m. The route covers 2,706 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CTM, GAF and WestJet. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from YVR to HNL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, LIH, BOI, KOA, OAK, VNY, PSP, YYC, YEG, ANC, SJD, GDL, SBD, SDF, CVG, YYZ, HPN, PBI, SEA, MSJ, EWR, IAD, MIA, JFK, NAN, HND, OGG, SFO, NRT, SMF, SJC, LAX, PVG, SLC, PDX, KIX, LAS, XMN, ICN, BNE, SAN, ORD, ATL, DEN, IAH, DFW, MSP, PHX, SIN, HKG, MNL, AKL 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 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, CTM, GAF 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 ranges from 6 hours 1 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,706 miles (4,354 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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