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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC8365
AC Air Canada
DH4
7:55 AM
PDT TM
9:44 AM
MST
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8367+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
1:00 PM
PDT TDTB
3:49 PM
MST
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8371+1
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:05 PM
PDT TM
10:54 PM
MST
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8366+1
AC Air Canada
DH4
5:10 AM
MST
7:00 AM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8368+1
AC Air Canada
DH4
10:10 AM
MST
12:00 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8370
AC Air Canada
DH8D
3:30 PM
MST
5:20 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CRN711
CRN CRN
11:04 PM
MST
12:36 AM+1
PDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Fort Saint John
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 497 mi 1h 49m nonstop 3 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, 3 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 1h49-2h49 81% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 4 81%
CRN CRN 2 81%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YXJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
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.

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 2h 49m.
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 2h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connections3 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 2h 49m. The route covers 497 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CRN and WestJet.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YXJ. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXS, 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 21 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 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 497 miles (800 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YXS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.