Vancouver to Philadelphia (YVR–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YVR and PHL. Nearest airports to YVR with scheduled service: Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 32 mi) · Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 36 mi) · Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 39 mi)
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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
MSP Minneapolis 6h 49m AFCOLDL AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 1m ACAFAV AAACLXJ Toronto (YYZ) to Philadelphia flights
SEA Seattle 7h 11m ACAMAS AAASBA Seattle (SEA) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 7h 11m AAACAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
DEN Denver 7h 20m ACCMUA AAACBA Denver (DEN) to Philadelphia flights
YUL Montréal 7h 27m ACAIAV AAACAV Montréal (YUL) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 7h 49m B6 AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 7h 49m AC AAASBA Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Philadelphia flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 52m AFDLKL AADL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 8h 5m AC AAEIQR Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vancouver to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,869
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 → PHL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
78%
Return
PHL → YVR
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric YVR→PHL PAE→PHL
Distance from YVR 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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 PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

YVR–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to PHL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Seattle–Tacoma.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from PHL to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).