Vancouver to Fort McMurray (YVR–YMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC Air Canada
DH4
3:10 PM
PDT TM
6:31 PM
MDT
2h 21m
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AC Air Canada
DH8D
7:10 PM
MDT TM
8:47 PM
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Vancouver to Fort McMurray
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 715 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

YVR–YMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 715 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YMM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 3 DH4 2h21 86% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (3 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 YMM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YMM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
YWG ~9h 18m YUL ~10h 46m YYZ ~17h 24m YEG ~18h 1m YYC ~18h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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 → YMM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
YMM → YVR
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
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
Fort McMurray is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YMM: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Fort McMurray.
Distance & Flight Time
715 mi / 1,151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m.
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–YMM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Fort McMurray route.
Route details
Distance715 mi / 1,151 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YMM
Full nameFort McMurray International Airport
IATA / ICAOYMM / CYMM
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Elevation1,211 ft / 369 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YMM flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport take approximately 2h 21m. The route covers 715 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YMM. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YWG, YUL, YYZ, YEG and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort McMurray is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YMM 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 YMM

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to YMM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YMM ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 715 miles (1,151 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YWG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.