Vancouver to Portland (YVR–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC8650
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:00 AM
PDT TM
9:15 AM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8217
UA United
DH4
8:00 AM
PDT TM
9:15 AM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8221
UA United
DH4
1:25 PM
PDT TM
2:40 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8654
AC Air Canada
DH4
5:15 PM
PDT TM
6:30 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8651
AC Air Canada
DH8D
9:50 AM
MDT
11:09 AM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8234
UA United
DH4
3:15 PM
MDT
4:34 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8653
AC Air Canada
DH8D
3:20 PM
MDT
4:39 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8655
AC Air Canada
DH8D
7:05 PM
MDT
8:24 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8224
UA United
DH8D
7:05 PM
MDT
8:24 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Portland
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 251 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

YVR–PDX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 251 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 DH4 1h15 76% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 14 DH4 1h15 76% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (28 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 PDX direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to PDX.
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One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,638
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 → PDX
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
95%
Return
PDX → YVR
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → PDX delays →

Other ways to reach Portland from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric YVR→PDX YYJ→PDX
Distance from YVR 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 1h 15m 23h 41m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
251 mi / 403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
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.

YVR–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Portland route.
Route details
Distance251 mi / 403 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 251 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from YVR to PDX. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, BOI, SJC, OAK, APA, SCF, SBD, ELP, ICT, ANC, MDW, SDF, HOU, CVG, BOS, SJD, SMF, SEA, EWR, OGG, KOA, MCO, ATL, LAX, SFO, SLC, MIA, IAH, DFW, LAS, PHX, PSP, DEN, FLL, ORD, JFK, LHR, SAN, MSP, BFI, HNL, YYJ, SNA, LIH, KEF, CUN, PVR, GDL, HND and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from PDX to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ. 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 PDX

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to PDX ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 251 miles (403 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).