Vancouver to Halifax (YVR–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,752 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 34m ago
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WS792+1
WS WestJet
7M8
12:05 PM
PDT TM
9:45 PM
ADT
5h 40m
83%
M T W T F S S
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KE6501+1
KE Korean
B38M
5:50 PM
ADT
8:20 PM
PDT
6h 30m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
YEG Edmonton 7h 6m ACAFAI → WS Edmonton (YEG) to Halifax flights
YYC Calgary 7h 10m ACAFAI → WS Calgary (YYC) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 7h 14m ACAIASP → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 29m ACAFAV → ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
YOW Ottawa 7h 32m ACNHNZ → ACPDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax flights
YWG Winnipeg 7h 49m ACAFAI → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Halifax flights
BOS Boston 8h 59m B6 → AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
YHM Hamilton 9h 4m PDTSW8 → PDTSW8 Hamilton (YHM) to Halifax flights
IAD Dulles 9h 21m UA → UA Dulles (IAD) to Halifax flights
ORD Chicago 9h 34m AAACAV → AAACUA Chicago (ORD) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Halifax
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,752 mi 5h 40m nonstop +4h ahead

YVR–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,752 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 7M8 5h40 84% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (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 YHZ 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 YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YEG ~7h 6m YYC ~7h 10m YUL ~7h 14m YYZ ~7h 29m YOW ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,027
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 → YHZ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
Return
YHZ → YVR
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → YHZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Halifax is 4 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
2,752 mi / 4,429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance2,752 mi / 4,429 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,752 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YVR to YHZ: WestJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Edmonton, Calgary and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Halifax is 4 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YHZ 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 YHZ

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YHZ is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,752 miles (4,429 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edmonton, Calgary and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.