Vancouver to Prince Rupert (YVR–YPR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Prince Rupert
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 469 mi 1h 50m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

YVR–YPR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, CRN and SUT lead the route. The flight covers 469 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YPR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h50 76% Star Alliance –
CRN CRN 0 – – 76% – –
SUT SUT 0 – – 76% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: CRN + SUT (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 YPR 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 YPR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Prince Rupert from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Prince Rupert Airport.
Metric YVR→YPR YYJ→YPR
Distance from YVR – 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 1h 50m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 76% –
Victoria (YYJ) to Prince Rupert flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Prince Rupert Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Prince Rupert.
Distance & Flight Time
469 mi / 755 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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–YPR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Prince Rupert route.
Route details
Distance469 mi / 755 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YPR
Full namePrince Rupert Airport
IATA / ICAOYPR / CYPR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YPR flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Prince Rupert Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 469 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CRN and SUT.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YPR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, YXT, YXS and YLW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YPR 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 YPR

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CRN and SUT. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to YPR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YPR ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 469 miles (755 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YYJ. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).