Vancouver to Palm Springs (YVR–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC1046+1
AC Air Canada
B38M
8:35 AM
PDT TINT
11:36 AM
PDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1722
WS WestJet
73H
9:10 AM
PDT TM
12:10 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3022
AF Air France
7M8
9:10 AM
PDT TM
12:10 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1720+1
WS WestJet
7M8
9:25 AM
PDT TM
12:26 PM
PDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1723
WS WestJet
73H
3:52 PM
PDT
7:06 PM
PDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Palm Springs
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,115 mi 2h 8m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

YVR–PSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,115 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet Also: AF 10 73H, 7M8 3h-3h01 68% AF
AC Air Canada Also: UA 3 B38M 3h01 68% Star Alliance UA
PD Porter Airlines 0 68%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AF, WS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (10 flights/wk, 77%)
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 23%)
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 PSP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
992
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.

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric YVR→PSP YYJ→PSP BLI→PSP
Distance from YVR 39 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 2
Weekly flights 16 2
Flight time 2h 8m 3h 38m 2h 49m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,115 mi / 1,795 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 3h 1m.
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–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,115 mi / 1,795 km
Flight time2h 8m to 3h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 9 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 3h 1m. The route covers 1,115 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from YVR to PSP. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, SJC, VNY, BZN, OAK, BOI, SAN, SCF, SNA, EGE, YQL, APA, YYJ, YLW, ELP, YEG, YQR, OMA, MKC, STL, YWG, DAL, MDW, AUS, GDL, HOU, ANC, PIT, BNA, PBI, OPF, CLT, HPN, YYZ, YUL, FLL, TEB, MCO, BOS, BED, MIA, LAX, YQB, HND, IAD, JFK, SEA, SLC, SXM, PDX, SMF, SFO, LAS, PHX, YYC, ORD, DEN, ATL, EWR, IAH, DFW and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PSP to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ, BLI and PAE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PSP

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to PSP ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,115 miles (1,795 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ), Bellingham (BLI) and Everett (PAE).