Vancouver to Kamloops (YVR–YKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC8054
AC Air Canada
DH8D
9:00 AM
PDT TDTB
9:52 AM
PDT
0h 52m
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UA8172
UA United
DH4
5:35 PM
PDT TM
6:27 PM
PDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AC8062
AC Air Canada
DH4
9:35 PM
PDT TM
10:27 PM
PDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8053
AC Air Canada
DH4
5:40 AM
PDT
6:41 AM
PDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8171
UA United
DH8D
10:30 AM
PDT
11:30 AM
PDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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AC8055
AC Air Canada
DH8D
10:30 AM
PDT
11:30 AM
PDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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CRN811
CRN CRN
B350
11:15 AM
PDT
11:59 AM
PDT
0h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AC8059
AC Air Canada
DH8D
2:35 PM
PDT
3:36 PM
PDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8061
AC Air Canada
DH8D
7:05 PM
PDT
8:02 PM
PDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Kamloops
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 160 mi 0h 52m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

YVR–YKA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 160 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 DH4, DH8D 0h52 82% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 DH4 0h52 82% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, UA
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to YKA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YKA.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → YKA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
YKA → YVR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Kamloops from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport.
Metric YVR→YKA YYJ→YKA
Distance from YVR 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21 6
Flight time 0h 52m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kamloops is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YKA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Kamloops.
Distance & Flight Time
160 mi / 258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m.
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.

YVR–YKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Kamloops route.
Route details
Distance160 mi / 258 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 36 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YKA
IATA / ICAOYKA / CYKA
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,133 ft / 345 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport take approximately 0h 52m. The route covers 160 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YKA. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, YEG, OAK, LAS, YYJ, YHM and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YKA to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YKA

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to YKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YKA ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 160 miles (258 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).