Vancouver to Fort Saint John (YVR–YXJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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497 mi airlines 26/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC8365
AC Air Canada
DH4
7:55 AM
PDT TM
9:44 AM
MST
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3484
WS WestJet
DH4
9:40 AM
PDT TM
11:35 AM
MST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8367
AC Air Canada
DH8D
1:00 PM
PDT TDTB
3:49 PM
MST
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8371
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:05 PM
PDT TM
10:54 PM
MST
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8366
AC Air Canada
DH8D
5:00 AM
MST
7:00 AM
PDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8368
AC Air Canada
DH4
10:20 AM
MST
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3485
WS WestJet
DH8D
1:05 PM
MST
2:04 PM
PDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8370
AC Air Canada
DH4
4:06 PM
MST
5:52 PM
PDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Fort Saint John
3 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 497 mi 1h 49m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

YVR–YXJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and CRN lead the route. The flight covers 497 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YXJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 21 DH4, DH8D 1h49 90% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 5 DH4 1h55 90%
CRN CRN 1 90%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (21 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: CRN + WS (6 flights/wk, 22%)
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 YXJ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YXJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
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 → YXJ
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
YXJ → YVR
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
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
Fort Saint John is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YXJ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Saint John.
Distance & Flight Time
497 mi / 800 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 1h 55m.
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–YXJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Fort Saint John route.
Route details
Distance497 mi / 800 km
Flight time1h 49m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights26 out / 27 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YXJ
IATA / ICAOYXJ / CYXJ
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
Elevation2,280 ft / 695 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YXJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 1h 55m. The route covers 497 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CRN and WestJet.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YXJ. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YEG and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YXJ 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 YXJ

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CRN and WestJet. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to YXJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YXJ ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 497 miles (800 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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