Vancouver to Winnipeg (YVR–YWG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,158 mi airlines 83/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC292
AC Air Canada
320
8:10 AM
PDT TDTB
12:59 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS538
WS WestJet
B38M
9:00 AM
PDT TM
1:52 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AC7187
AC Air Canada
11:26 AM
PDT
3:48 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX1500
CX Cathay Pacific
320
1:20 PM
PDT TM
6:09 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC294
AC Air Canada
321
1:30 PM
PDT TDTB
6:19 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F8856
F8 Flair
B38M
2:55 PM
PDT
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC296
AC Air Canada
320
4:35 PM
PDT TDTB
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6308
AI Air India
320
4:35 PM
PDT TDTB
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX1520
CX Cathay Pacific
320
4:35 PM
PDT TM
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX1506
CX Cathay Pacific
320
4:35 PM
PDT TDTB
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7004
CX Cathay Pacific
737
7:50 PM
PDT TM
12:41 AM+1
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WS540
WS WestJet
737
9:21 PM
PDT TM
2:03 AM+1
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC298
AC Air Canada
320
9:31 PM
PDT TDTB
1:55 AM+1
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MAL7079
MAL MAL
752
4:27 AM
CDT
5:23 AM
PDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS539
WS WestJet
7M8
5:55 AM
CDT
7:13 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3010
AF Air France
737
5:55 AM
CDT
7:13 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA7478
CA Air China
320
6:00 AM
CDT
7:02 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC293
AC Air Canada
320
6:00 AM
CDT
7:15 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7017
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
6:00 AM
CDT
7:10 AM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6307
AI Air India
320
10:40 AM
CDT
11:57 AM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC295
AC Air Canada
320
10:40 AM
CDT
11:57 AM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
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CX7021
CX Cathay Pacific
B38M
2:40 PM
CDT
3:53 PM
PDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS541
WS WestJet
7M8
2:40 PM
CDT
3:53 PM
PDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7185
AC Air Canada
5:18 PM
CDT
6:42 PM
PDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC297
AC Air Canada
320
6:10 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F8857
F8 Flair
B38M
8:30 PM
CDT
9:55 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC299
AC Air Canada
320
10:10 PM
CDT
11:27 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Vancouver to Winnipeg
7 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 1,158 mi 2h 22m nonstop +2h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

YVR–YWG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,158 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YWG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 29 320, 321 2h22-2h49 48% Star Alliance
CX Cathay Pacific 23 320, 737 2h49-2h51 48% Oneworld
WS WestJet 13 737, B38M 2h42-2h52 48%
AI Air India 7 320 2h49 48% Star Alliance
F8 Flair Airlines 7 B38M 2h50 48%
CRN CRN 0 48%
SUT SUT 0 48%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, AI, CX
321 Airbus A321 – AC
737 Boeing 737-700 – CX, WS
B38MF8, WS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AI (36 flights/wk, 46%)
Oneworld: CX (23 flights/wk, 29%)
Unaffiliated: CRN + F8 + SUT + WS (20 flights/wk, 25%)
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 YWG direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
85
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YWG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
601
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 → YWG
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
84%
Return
YWG → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → YWG delays →

Other ways to reach Winnipeg from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Metric YVR→YWG YYJ→YWG
Distance from YVR 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 83 1
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 48%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Winnipeg is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YWG: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Winnipeg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,158 mi / 1,864 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m to 2h 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–YWG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Winnipeg route.
Route details
Distance1,158 mi / 1,864 km
Flight time2h 22m to 2h 52m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights83 out / 85 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YWG
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YWG flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport take approximately 2h 22m to 2h 52m. The route covers 1,158 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air India, CRN, Cathay Pacific, Flair Airlines, SUT and WestJet.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YWG. The return direction has about 85 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, YKA, YQR, SDF, SNA, YFB, YHM, MSP, MCO, PHX, FLL, MIA, YYT, YYC, LIR, PSP, YEG, YXE, YOW, YYZ, LAS, CUN, PVR, YUL, ORD, DEN, ATL, MZT, SJD and HUX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Winnipeg is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YWG 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 YWG

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air India, CRN, Cathay Pacific, Flair Airlines, SUT and WestJet. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to YWG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YWG ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,158 miles (1,864 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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