Vancouver to Whitehorse (YVR–YXY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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922 mi airlines 42/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
4N524
4N Air North
735
9:30 AM
PDT TM
11:55 AM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N544
4N Air North
734
12:00 PM
PDT TM
2:25 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N508
4N Air North
738
12:00 PM
PDT TM
2:25 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8097
AC Air Canada
CR9
1:05 PM
PDT TDTB
4:34 PM
MST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N540
4N Air North
73H
2:35 PM
PDT TM
5:00 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N570
4N Air North
734
7:55 PM
PDT TM
10:20 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8104
AC Air Canada
CR9
8:05 PM
PDT TDTB
10:34 PM
MST
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N594
4N Air North
73H
8:50 PM
PDT TM
11:15 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AKN127
AKN AKN
B350
11:00 PM
PDT
3:19 AM+1
MST
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8098
AC Air Canada
CR9
5:00 AM
MST
7:30 AM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N509
4N Air North
73H
7:00 AM
MST
9:15 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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4N523
4N Air North
734
8:55 AM
MST
11:10 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N549
4N Air North
734
11:55 AM
MST
2:10 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4N559
4N Air North
735
12:45 PM
MST
3:00 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AC8100
AC Air Canada
CR9
5:17 PM
MST
6:36 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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4N573
4N Air North
734
5:42 PM
MST
6:42 PM
PDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AKN127
AKN AKN
B350
7:20 PM
MST
9:12 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Whitehorse
3 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 922 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

YVR–YXY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air North, Air Canada and AKN lead the route. The flight covers 922 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YXY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4N Air North 26 734, 735, 738, 73H 1h25 83%
AC Air Canada 14 CR9 1h29-2h29 83% Star Alliance
AKN AKN 2 B350 3h19 83%
Aircraft on this route
734 Boeing 737-400 – 4N
735 Boeing 737-500 – 4N
738 Boeing 737-800 – 4N
73H Boeing 737-800 – 4N
B350AKN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4N + AKN (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 33%)
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 YXY direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YXY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
84
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 → YXY
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
YXY → YVR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
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
Whitehorse is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YXY: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Whitehorse.
Distance & Flight Time
922 mi / 1,483 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 3h 19m.
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–YXY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Whitehorse route.
Route details
Distance922 mi / 1,483 km
Flight time1h 25m to 3h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights42 out / 40 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YXY
IATA / ICAOYXY / CYXY
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse
Elevation2,317 ft / 706 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YXY flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 3h 19m. The route covers 922 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air North, Air Canada and AKN.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YXY. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYC and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YXY 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 YXY

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) are connected by nonstop service from Air North, Air Canada and AKN. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to YXY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YXY ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 922 miles (1,483 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YYC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.