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

YVR Airport Page →
794 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 39m 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PDX Portland 3h 49m ASCXKE → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 4h 11m ACAMAS → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 6m AAACAS → WNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 11m ACAFKE → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 5h 35m AC → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 45m AC → ASWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 49m ACWS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
PSP Palm Springs 6h 6m EJAWS → WN Palm Springs (PSP) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 21m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 7h 10m ACCMUA → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
794 mi 1h 49m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and OAK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YVR Routes OAK Routes YVR Live Flights OAK Live Flights YVR Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Vancouver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SMF ~3h 45m PDX ~3h 49m SEA ~4h 11m BOI ~4h 19m GEG ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
747
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
Return
OAK → YVR
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
94%
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 YXX→OAK BLI→OAK
Distance from YVR – 39 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 10m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Abbotsford (YXX) to Oakland flights · Bellingham (BLI) to Oakland flights · Everett (PAE) 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 49m 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–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,278 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 794 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from OAK to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXX, BLI and PAE. 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 is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,278 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Bellingham (BLI) and Everett (PAE).