Vancouver to Oakland (YVR–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 794 mi 1h 47m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and OAK, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

Also explore YVR Routes OAK Routes YVR Live Flights OAK Live Flights YVR Delays OAK Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
SMF ~4h 22m BZN ~4h 29m VNY ~4h 48m BOI ~4h 54m YLW ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
817
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 → OAK
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
60%
Return
OAK → YVR
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric YVR→OAK BLI→OAK
Distance from YVR – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 1h 47m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 48% –
Bellingham (BLI) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oakland is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m.
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–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,278 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 1h 47m. The route covers 794 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to OAK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SMF, BZN, VNY, BOI, YLW, SFO, SCF, APA, ELP, DFW, MDW, SDF, HOU, PVR, TEB, SJD, ATL, BOS, PBI, MCO, SNA, JFK, FLL, KOA, MIA, SLC, LAX, SAN, SEA, PDX, PSP, LAS, PHX, NRT, DEN, OGG, MEX, HNL, BFI, HND, GDL and LIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OAK to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 OAK

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to OAK ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,278 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bellingham (BLI).