Vancouver to Quesnel (YVR–YQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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266 mi airlines 15/wk
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9M562
9M Central Mountain
DH3
1:15 PM
PDT TS
2:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1775
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
1:25 PM
PDT TS
2:40 PM
MST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9M564
9M Central Mountain
DH3
2:15 PM
PDT TS
3:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9M566
9M Central Mountain
DH8C
2:15 PM
PDT TS
3:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2843
AC Air Canada
DH8C
2:15 PM
PDT TS
3:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9M567
9M Central Mountain
DH8C
4:00 PM
MST
5:20 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1776
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
4:03 PM
MST
4:35 PM
PDT
0h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Quesnel
4 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 266 mi 1h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

YVR–YQZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 266 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8P Pacific Coastal Airlines 6 BE1 1h15 84%
9M Central Mountain Air 6 DH3, DH8C 1h20 84%
AC Air Canada 3 DH8C 1h20 84% Star Alliance
CRN CRN 1 84%
Aircraft on this route
BE1 Beechcraft 1900/1900C/1900D – 8P
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – 9M
DH8C De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – 9M, AC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P + 9M + CRN (13 flights/wk, 81%)
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 19%)
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 YQZ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YQZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → YQZ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
YQZ → YVR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Quesnel.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.
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–YQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Quesnel route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 429 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights15 out / 8 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YQZ
IATA / ICAOYQZ / CYQZ
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Quesnel Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 266 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air, Air Canada and CRN.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YQZ. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YQZ 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 YQZ

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Quesnel Airport (YQZ) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air, Air Canada and CRN. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to YQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YQZ ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (429 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YLW.