Vancouver to Prince George (YVR–YXS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC8339
AC Air Canada
DH8D
8:45 AM
PDT TDTB
10:06 AM
MST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3420
WS WestJet
DH4
9:00 AM
PDT TM
10:25 AM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3422
WS WestJet
DH4
12:55 PM
PDT TM
2:17 PM
MST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8345
AC Air Canada
DH8D
5:50 PM
PDT TDTB
7:11 PM
MST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3428
WS WestJet
DH8D
6:00 PM
PDT TM
7:22 PM
MST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7008
CX Cathay Pacific
DH4
6:00 PM
PDT TM
7:28 PM
MST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8349
AC Air Canada
DH8D
8:05 PM
PDT TDTB
9:26 PM
MST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3426
WS WestJet
DH8D
10:30 PM
PDT TM
11:53 PM
MST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI9352
CI China
DH8D
10:30 PM
PDT TM
11:53 PM
MST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7037
CX Cathay Pacific
DH4
5:45 AM
MST
7:15 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA7534
CA Air China
DH4
5:50 AM
MST
7:15 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8340
AC Air Canada
DH8D
5:50 AM
MST
7:19 AM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8342
AC Air Canada
DH8D
10:40 AM
MST
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7039
CX Cathay Pacific
DH4
10:50 AM
MST
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3021
AF Air France
DH4
11:15 AM
MST
12:44 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3423
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:15 AM
MST
12:44 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8412
HU Hainan
DH4
2:50 PM
MST
4:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8346
AC Air Canada
DH8D
3:15 PM
MST
4:40 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3425
WS WestJet
DH8D
4:25 PM
MST
5:41 PM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX5051
HX Hong Kong
DH8D
8:00 PM
MST
9:29 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI9353
CI China
DH8D
8:00 PM
MST
9:29 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7057
CX Cathay Pacific
DH8D
8:00 PM
MST
9:29 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8700
HU Hainan
DH4
8:00 PM
MST
9:29 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3427
WS WestJet
DH8D
8:00 PM
MST
9:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8350
AC Air Canada
DH8D
8:15 PM
MST
9:40 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Prince George
6 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 325 mi 1h 21m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

YVR–YXS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 325 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YXS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 27 DH4, DH8D 1h22-1h25 70%
AC Air Canada 21 DH8D 1h21 70% Star Alliance
CI China Airlines 7 DH8D 1h23 70% SkyTeam
CX Cathay Pacific 7 DH4 1h28 70% Oneworld
CRN CRN 2 70%
9M Central Mountain Air 1 70%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – CX, WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, CI, WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9M + CRN + WS (30 flights/wk, 46%)
Star Alliance: AC (21 flights/wk, 32%)
SkyTeam: CI (7 flights/wk, 11%)
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 11%)
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 YXS direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
92
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YXS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
105
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 → YXS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
50%
Return
YXS → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → YXS delays →

Other ways to reach Prince George from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Prince George (International) Airport.
Metric YVR→YXS YYJ→YXS
Distance from YVR 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 2
Weekly flights 62 8
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Prince George (International) Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Prince George is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YXS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Prince George.
Distance & Flight Time
325 mi / 523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m to 1h 28m.
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–YXS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Prince George route.
Route details
Distance325 mi / 523 km
Flight time1h 21m to 1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights62 out / 92 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YXS
IATA / ICAOYXS / CYXS
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation2,267 ft / 691 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YXS flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George (International) Airport take approximately 1h 21m to 1h 28m. The route covers 325 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, China Airlines, CRN, Cathay Pacific and WestJet.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YXS. The return direction has about 92 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YDQ, YLW, YYJ, YXT, YEG, YYC and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YXS to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YXS

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Prince George (International) Airport (YXS) are connected by nonstop service from Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, China Airlines, CRN, Cathay Pacific and WestJet. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to YXS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YXS ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes to 1 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 325 miles (523 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YDQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).