Vancouver to Houston (YVR–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,990 mi 4h 28m nonstop +2h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

YVR–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,990 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YVR Routes HOU Routes YVR Live Flights HOU Live Flights YVR Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines – – – 85% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,499
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric YVR→HOU YXX→HOU BLI→HOU
Distance from YVR – 39 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 4h 28m 4h 2m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Abbotsford (YXX) to Houston flights · Bellingham (BLI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,990 mi / 3,202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m.
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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,990 mi / 3,202 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 4h 28m. The route covers 1,990 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, STL, YXX, EGE, YYC, BZN, SGF, VNY, BFI, SCF, OMA, BNA, DSM, ADS, ELP, GSP, DAL, OAK, NTR, SNA, MDW, PIE, SFO, PSP, MKC, CVG, ORL, SDF, PBI, ORD, TPA, PIT, GDL, YYZ, OPF, YHM, MCO, CLE, CLT, TEB, HPN, IAD, BOS, BED, FLL, EWR, YOW, YUL, LIR, YYT, ANU, SXM, SAN, DFW, LAX, LAS, DEN, SJC, SLC, PHX, MIA, ATL, SMF, AUS, PVR, RDU, SJD, MSP, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from HOU to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXX and BLI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HOU

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

YVR to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to HOU ranges from 4 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,990 miles (3,202 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX) and Bellingham (BLI).