Vancouver to Castlegar (YVR–YCG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Castlegar
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 250 mi 1h 11m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

YVR–YCG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YCG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 1h11 82% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to YCG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YCG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Castlegar.
Distance & Flight Time
250 mi / 403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m.
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–YCG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Castlegar route.
Route details
Distance250 mi / 403 km
Flight time1h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YCG
Full nameCastlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOYCG / CYCG
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,624 ft / 495 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YCG flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport take approximately 1h 11m. The route covers 250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YCG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YCG 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 YCG

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to YCG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YCG ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (403 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYC.