Vancouver to Phoenix (YVR–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–PHX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,231 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 17 | 7M8, B38M, CR9 | 3h05-3h09 | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 4 | – | – | – | TS | |
| WS WestJet | 4 | 737 | 3h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→PHX | PAE→PHX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
YVR–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to PHX
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YVR to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to PHX ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,231 miles (1,981 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).