Vancouver to Miami (YVR–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
2,798 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 30s ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC1034+1
AC Air Canada
789
8:00 AM
PDT TINT
5:00 PM
EDT
6h
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2881cs
AV avianca
B38M
8:00 AM
PDT TINT
5:12 PM
EDT
6h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1754+1
AC Air Canada
7M8
8:00 AM
PDT TINT
5:12 PM
EDT
6h 12m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1755+1
AC Air Canada
7M8
6:10 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
PDT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2880cs
AV avianca
B38M
6:10 PM
EDT TS
10:00 PM
PDT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SEA Seattle 7h 35m ACAMAS AAASDL Seattle (SEA) to Miami flights
DEN Denver 7h 53m ACCMUA AAATCM Denver (DEN) to Miami flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 56m AFDLKL AADLWS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Miami flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 2m AAASAY AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Miami flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 2m DLWS AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Miami flights
IAH Houston 8h 3m ACUA AAATAV Houston (IAH) to Miami flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 10m AFDLKE AADLQR Minneapolis (MSP) to Miami flights
AUS Austin 8h 15m ACUA AADLEJA Austin (AUS) to Miami flights
ORD Chicago 8h 20m AAACAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Miami flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 25m ACWS AAASAT Phoenix (PHX) to Miami flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Miami
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,798 mi 6h 6m nonstop +3h ahead

YVR–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,798 miles in approximately 6h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: AV 6 789, 7M8 6h-6h12 85% Star Alliance AV
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (6 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 MIA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,001
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 → MIA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
78%
Return
MIA → YVR
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → MIA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Miami is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
2,798 mi / 4,503 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 6m 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.

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.

Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

YVR–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Miami route.
Route details
Distance2,798 mi / 4,503 km
Flight time6h 6m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 6h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 2,798 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YVR to MIA: Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Salt Lake City.
Miami is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from MIA 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 MIA

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to MIA is about 6 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,798 miles (4,503 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.