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

YVR Airport Page →
1,990 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 19m AAASAY → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 6h 28m ACCMUA → EJAWN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
SEA Seattle 6h 32m ACAMAS → WN Seattle (SEA) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 34m ACWS → EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 46m ACAFEJA → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 5m AAACAS → EJAWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston flights
SAN San Diego 7h 48m AC → SCMWN San Diego (SAN) to Houston flights
SJD San José del Cabo 8h WS → LXJWN San José del Cabo (SJD) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 8h 19m AC → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 43m DLWS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,990 mi 4h 28m nonstop +2h ahead

YVR–HOU had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,990 miles in 4h 28m.

Also explore YVR Routes HOU Routes YVR Live Flights HOU Live Flights YVR Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Vancouver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines – – – 81% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
STL ~5h 49m DFW ~6h 19m DEN ~6h 28m SEA ~6h 32m PHX ~6h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,579
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 → HOU
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
85%
Return
HOU → YVR
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → HOU delays →
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
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 4h 28m 4h 2m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 81% – –
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 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.

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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,990 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YVR to HOU: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 28m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma.
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.
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 HOU

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX) and Bellingham (BLI).