Vancouver to Edmonton (YVR–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–YEG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 56 | 223, 320, 7M8, BCS3, CR9 | 1h23-1h37 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WS WestJet | 44 | 737, 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 1h38-1h40 | – | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 24 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 1h29-1h35 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 17 | 737, 738, 73H | 1h39 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 1h39-1h40 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 73W, B38M | 1h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| AI Air India | 7 | BCS3 | 1h37 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 7 | 320 | 1h37 | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 184 | 29 | 13 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 16m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
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, Air France, Air India, EVA Air, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Flair Airlines and WestJet. With 184 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YEG ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (809 km). There are approximately 184 weekly flights outbound and 196 return, totaling 380 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YXX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Victoria (YYJ) and Comox (YQQ).