Vancouver to Saskatoon (YVR–YXE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC8182
AC Air Canada
CR9
8:00 AM
PDT TM
12:05 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8184
AC Air Canada
CR9
2:00 PM
PDT TM
6:01 PM
CST
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7044
CX Cathay Pacific
7M8
8:40 PM
PDT TM
11:45 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ587
CZ China Southern
7M8
8:40 PM
PDT TM
11:45 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS600
WS WestJet
738
9:38 PM
PDT TM
12:20 AM+1
CST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8188
AC Air Canada
CR9
9:45 PM
PDT TDTB
12:28 AM+1
CST
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA7514
CA Air China
CR9
5:35 AM
CST
6:55 AM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8181
AC Air Canada
CR9
5:35 AM
CST
6:55 AM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ588
CZ China Southern
73H
6:15 AM
CST
7:44 AM
PDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7062
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
6:15 AM
CST
7:44 AM
PDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8183
AC Air Canada
CR9
11:40 AM
CST
12:56 PM
PDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8145
UA United
CR9
11:55 AM
CST
1:11 PM
PDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8185
AC Air Canada
CR9
5:55 PM
CST
7:11 PM
PDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Saskatoon
4 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 749 mi 1h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

YVR–YXE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, China Southern Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 749 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YXE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 20 CR9 1h43-2h05 75% Star Alliance
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 7M8 2h05 75% SkyTeam
WS WestJet 7 738 1h42 75%
CX Cathay Pacific 6 7M8 2h05 75% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CX, CZ
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (20 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 18%)
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 18%)
Oneworld: CX (6 flights/wk, 15%)
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 YXE direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
297
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 → YXE
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
67%
Return
YXE → YVR
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → YXE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Saskatoon is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YXE: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Saskatoon.
Distance & Flight Time
749 mi / 1,205 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m to 2h 5m.
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–YXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Saskatoon route.
Route details
Distance749 mi / 1,205 km
Flight time1h 42m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights40 out / 44 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YXE
IATA / ICAOYXE / CYXE
TimezoneAmerica/Swift_Current
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,653 ft / 504 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YXE flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport take approximately 1h 42m to 2h 5m. The route covers 749 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YXE. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQR, SNA, YZF, PHX, LAS, CUN, YYC, YEG, YYZ, MSP, YWG and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Saskatoon is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YXE 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 YXE

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines and WestJet. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to YXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YXE ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 749 miles (1,205 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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