Vancouver to Tacoma (YVR–TIW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between YVR and TIW. 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.

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → TIW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
TIW → YVR
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Tacoma from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Tacoma Narrows Airport.
Metric YVR→TIW FRD→TIW
Distance from YVR 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Tacoma Narrows Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tacoma is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · TIW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Tacoma.
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–TIW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Tacoma route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: TIW
IATA / ICAOTIW / KTIW
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation294 ft / 90 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to TIW flights.
Yes, return flights from TIW to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FRD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Friday Harbor (FRD).