Vancouver to Richmond (YVR–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,400 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 7h 1m WS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 7h 17m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 22m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 7h 30m ACEJAUA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 7h 31m AC → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 53m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 1m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 11m DLWS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 8h 32m UA → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
BOS Boston 8h 33m B6 → AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,400 mi 4h 21m nonstop +3h ahead

YVR–RIC had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,400 miles in 4h 21m.

Also explore YVR Routes RIC Routes YVR Live Flights RIC Live Flights YVR Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Vancouver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DTW ~7h 1m ORD ~7h 17m MSP ~7h 22m EWR ~7h 30m BNA ~7h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,141
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → RIC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
Return
RIC → YVR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → RIC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
2,400 mi / 3,862 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 21m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

YVR–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance2,400 mi / 3,862 km
Flight time4h 21m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 4h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 2,400 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YVR to RIC. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
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 RIC

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to RIC is about 4 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,400 miles (3,862 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.