Vancouver to Louisville (YVR–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
1,995 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
No nonstop service between YVR and SDF. 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
DEN Denver 6h 23m ACCMUA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 6h 41m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 49m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 25m ACWS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 42m ACAFKE → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Louisville flights
IAH Houston 7h 51m ACNZUA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Louisville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 4m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Louisville flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 23m ACAVCM → MX San Francisco (SFO) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 25m WS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
EWR Newark 8h 44m ACUA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,995 mi 4h nonstop +3h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~6h 23m BNA ~6h 36m ORD ~6h 41m MSP ~6h 49m PHX ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,065
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 → SDF
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
89%
Return
SDF → YVR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → SDF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,995 mi / 3,211 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m 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–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance1,995 mi / 3,211 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,995 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SDF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from SDF to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SDF

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to SDF is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,995 miles (3,211 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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