Vancouver to Salt Lake City (YVR–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, VS, WS | 21 | 319, E75L | 2h19-2h32 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→SLC | YXX→SLC | YYJ→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 1h 30m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
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.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
YVR–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to SLC
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to SLC is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,282 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Victoria (YYJ) and Bellingham (BLI).