Vancouver to Seattle (YVR–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–SEA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 127 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: CX, FI, HA, JL, KE, QF, QR | 64 | E75, E75L | 1h02-1h05 | Oneworld | CX, FI, HA, JL, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS, WS | 49 | E75L, E7W | 1h13-1h23 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS, WS | |
| AC Air Canada Also: NH, NZ, UA | 28 | CR9, DH4, DH8D | 1h05-1h08 | Star Alliance | NH, NZ, UA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→SEA | YYJ→SEA | BLI→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 343 | 56 | 86 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 0h 53m | 0h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
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.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
YVR–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to SEA
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 343 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to SEA ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 127 miles (205 km). There are approximately 343 weekly flights outbound and 410 return, totaling 753 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 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).