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
83%
M T W T F S S
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AC8298
AC Air Canada
DH8D
4:40 PM
PDT TDTB
7:03 PM
MDT
1h 23m
53%
M T W T F S S
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AC8297
AC Air Canada
DH8D
11:45 AM
MDT
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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AC8299
AC Air Canada
DH4
4:00 PM
MDT
4:28 PM
PDT
1h 28m
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WS3649
WS WestJet
DH4
4:10 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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CRN511
CRN CRN
6:16 PM
MDT
6:24 PM
PDT
1h 8m
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M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YLW Kelowna 3h 5m 4N9MAC → 8P Kelowna (YLW) to Cranbrook flights
YYC Calgary 3h 15m ACAFAI → WS Calgary (YYC) to Cranbrook flights
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Vancouver to Cranbrook
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 334 mi 1h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

YVR–YXC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cranbrook (YXC) Cranbrook to Vancouver flights
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 6 DH8D 1h23 85% Star Alliance –
WS WestJet 3 DH4 1h30 85% – –
CRN CRN 0 – – 85% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (6 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: CRN + WS (3 flights/wk, 33%)
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
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YXC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
YLW ~3h 5m YYC ~3h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
71
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 → YXC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
YXC → YVR
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
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
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 27m gate to gate.
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 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 334 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from YVR to YXC: Air Canada, WestJet, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kelowna and Calgary.
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 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 is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (537 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kelowna and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.