Vancouver to Edmonton (YVR–YEG) — 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–YEG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AI, BR, LX, NH, NZ, VA | 98 | 223, 7M8, B38M, BCS3, CR9 | 1h33-1h34 | Star Alliance | AI, BR, LX, NH, NZ, VA | |
| WS WestJet Also: AF, AM, CI, CX, CZ, DE, JL, KE, LA, MF, PR, QF | 62 | 737, 738, 73H, 73W, 7S8, B38M | 1h30-1h35 | – | AF, AM, CI, CX, CZ, DE, JL, KE, LA, MF, PR, QF | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 25 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 1h35 | – | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| MAL MAL | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Edmonton from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→YEG | YXX→YEG | YYJ→YEG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 447 | 19 | 24 |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 1h 30m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · YEG: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Edmonton.
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–YEG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to YEG
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines. With 447 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YEG is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (809 km). There are approximately 447 weekly flights outbound and 513 return, totaling 960 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kelowna, Calgary and Victoria. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Victoria (YYJ) and Comox (YQQ).