Vancouver to Cranbrook (YVR–YXC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS3648
WS WestJet
DH4
1:05 PM
PDT TM
3:35 PM
MDT
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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AC8298
AC Air Canada
DH4
5:20 PM
PDT TM
7:43 PM
MDT
1h 23m
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AC8297
AC Air Canada
DH4
11:45 AM
MDT
12:12 PM
PDT
1h 27m
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AC8299
AC Air Canada
DH4
4:00 PM
MDT
4:28 PM
PDT
1h 28m
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Vancouver to Cranbrook
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 334 mi 1h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

YVR–YXC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and CRN lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YXC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h23 85% Star Alliance –
WS WestJet 2 DH4 1h30 85% – –
CRN CRN 0 – – 85% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, WS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: CRN + WS (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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 YXC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YXC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cranbrook is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YXC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Cranbrook.
Distance & Flight Time
334 mi / 537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m to 1h 30m.
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–YXC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Cranbrook route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 537 km
Flight time1h 23m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YXC
Full nameCranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
IATA / ICAOYXC / CYXC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Elevation3,082 ft / 939 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YXC flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport take approximately 1h 23m to 1h 30m. The route covers 334 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CRN and WestJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YXC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, YYZ, YLW and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cranbrook is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YXC 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 YXC

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CRN and WestJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to YXC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YXC ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (537 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.