Vancouver to Liberia (YVR–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS2034
WS WestJet
B38M
12:25 AM
PDT TM
8:41 AM
CST
7h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2035
WS WestJet
B38M
9:35 AM
CST
4:36 PM
PDT
8h 1m
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 Liberia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,429 mi 7h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

YVR–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 3,429 miles in approximately 7h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 B38M 7h16 82%
Aircraft on this route
B38MWS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LIR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
797
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 → LIR
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
LIR → YVR
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
3,429 mi / 5,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 16m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Immigration officers may grant fewer days at their discretion. Visitors must show proof of at least USD 100 per month of stay and hold a return or onward ticket. Passport must be machine-readable and compliant with ICAO standards.

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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance3,429 mi / 5,518 km
Flight time7h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 7h 16m. The route covers 3,429 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to LIR. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, SLC, OAK, LAS, TEB, HOU, BOS, FLL, YWG, JFK, YYC, LAX, ORD, SEA, DEN, MSP, YYZ, SFO, IAH, EWR, YUL, ATL, MIA, DFW and YOW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from LIR to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LIR

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to LIR ranges from 7 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,429 miles (5,518 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.