Vancouver to Hamilton (YVR–YHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
4:31 PM
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PD Porter Airlines Canada
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Vancouver to Hamilton
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 2,081 mi 4h 10m nonstop +3h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

YVR–YHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,081 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 4h10 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (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 YHM 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
22
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YWG ~6h 34m YOW ~7h 5m SJC ~7h 13m CVG ~7h 15m YUL ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → YHM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
YHM → YVR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → YHM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Hamilton is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YHM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Hamilton.
Distance & Flight Time
2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 30m.
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–YHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Hamilton route.
Route details
Distance2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 18 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YHM
Full nameJohn C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHM / CYHM
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation780 ft / 238 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 30m. The route covers 2,081 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YHM. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YWG, YOW, SJC, CVG, YUL, BOS, PBI, SFO, YFB, MCO, ANC, FLL, PVR, YYT, KEF, CUN, YYZ, YYC and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hamilton is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YHM 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 YHM

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to YHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YHM ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,081 miles (3,349 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YWG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.