Vancouver to Hay River (YVR–YHY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YVR and YHY. 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YEG Edmonton 5h 3m ACAFAI → TIN Edmonton (YEG) to Hay River flights
YZF Yellowknife 11h 40m ACNH → 5T8T Yellowknife (YZF) to Hay River flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Hay River
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and YHY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YHY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YEG ~5h 3m YZF ~11h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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 → YHY
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
YHY → YVR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Hay River is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YHY: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Hay River.
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–YHY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Hay River route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YHY
Full nameHay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
IATA / ICAOYHY / CYHY
TimezoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Elevation541 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YHY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Edmonton and Yellowknife.
Hay River is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edmonton and Yellowknife. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.