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

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1,115 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 55m ago
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UA8228
UA United
320
8:30 AM
PDT TINT
11:40 AM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AC1046
AC Air Canada
320
8:30 AM
PDT TINT
11:40 AM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WS1720
WS WestJet
B38M
9:25 AM
PDT TM
12:26 PM
PDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WS1726
WS WestJet
738
12:15 PM
PDT TM
3:14 PM
PDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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WS1724
WS WestJet
B38M
3:35 PM
PDT TM
6:34 PM
PDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AF3015
AF Air France
73H
3:35 PM
PDT TM
6:34 PM
PDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AC1047
AC Air Canada
320
12:40 PM
PDT
3:43 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA8156
UA United
320
12:40 PM
PDT
3:43 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WS1723
WS WestJet
73H
1:00 PM
PDT
4:05 PM
PDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WS1727
WS WestJet
73H
1:15 PM
PDT
4:22 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WS1725
WS WestJet
738
7:20 PM
PDT
10:27 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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Vancouver to Palm Springs
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,115 mi 2h 10m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

YVR–PSP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,115 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 37 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 10 738, B38M 2h59-3h01 48%
AC Air Canada 7 320 3h10 48% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 320 3h10 48% Star Alliance
AF Air France 1 73H 2h59 48% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AF
B38MWS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: WS (10 flights/wk, 40%)
SkyTeam: AF (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,023
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 → PSP
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → PSP delays →

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 4 1 1
Weekly flights 28 1 7
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 52m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 48%
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 10m to 3h 10m.
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 10m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 30 return
1-stop connections37 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 10m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,115 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air France, United Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from YVR to PSP. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SCF, SJC, OAK, YYJ, YLW, BOI, YQL, ELP, MDW, HOU, GDL, PBI, TEB, YUL, IAH, SMF, JFK, MIA, LAX, SLC, SEA, PDX, SFO, YEG, LAS, YYC, DEN, PHX, MSP, YYZ, SAN, ORD, DFW, ATL, BFI and EWR. 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, Air France, United Airlines and WestJet. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to PSP ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,115 miles (1,795 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ), Bellingham (BLI) and Everett (PAE).