Vancouver to Calgary (YVR–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Vancouver to Calgary
9 carriers, 266 flights/week nonstop.
9 Airlines
266 Flights/wk
427 mi
1h 20m nonstop
+1h ahead
74 1-stop hubs
YVR–YYC is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 427 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YYC service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 84 | 737, 738, 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 1h30-1h34 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 77 | 223, 320, 321, 7M8, B38M, BCS3, CR9, DH8D | 1h22-1h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 53 | 223, 737, 73W, 7M8, CR9 | 1h25-1h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 25 | 7M8, B38M | 1h30 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 11 | 737, 73H, 73W | 1h30-1h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AI Air India | 7 | B38M | 1h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| 9M Central Mountain Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to YYC direction.
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37
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
41
Nonstop flights
266
Outbound / wk
258
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → YYC
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
67%
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YYC → YVR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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72%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
YVR delays → YYC delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Calgary from Vancouver
Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
| Metric | YVR→YYC | YCD→YYC | YXX→YYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 32 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 266 | 7 | 36 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 50m | 1h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
Nanaimo (YCD) to Calgary flights · Abbotsford (YXX) to Calgary flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Calgary flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Calgary International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Calgary is 1 hour
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Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
YVR: PDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
427 mi / 687 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 34m.
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.
Facts
YVR–YYC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Vancouver to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance427 mi / 687 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)9
Weekly flights266 out / 258 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about YVR to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 34m. The route covers 427 miles.
9 airlines operate nonstop service: Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, Air France, Air India, China Airlines, CNK, Cathay Pacific, Flair Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 266 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YYC. The return direction has about 258 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXX, YQL, BZN, YDQ, SJC, YYD, CPR, VNY, SCF, DSM, MDW, SNA, ANC, GPT, YFB, HOU, CVG, SEA, YXC, MIA, MEX, HUX, YQQ, YXJ, OGG, SLC, YYF, YKA, YEG, YXT, CUN, YLW, YYJ, YCD, MSP, DFW, YXE, YXS, FLL, YZF, YHM, YQR, LAX, YOW, YWG, AMS, YMM, LAS, HNL, SFO, PHX, LHR, YYZ, DEN, YXY, YUL, PVR, SJD, PSP, NRT, JFK, KOA, YYT, SAN, ORD, ATL, CDG, FRA, IAH, MCO, GDL, MZT, EWR and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YYC 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.
WestJet operates 82 nonstop flights per week on YVR-YYC, making it the dominant carrier. Air Canada runs 62 weekly nonstop departures. Flair Airlines adds 19 weekly nonstop flights. Combined, close to 23 daily nonstop departures run in each direction on the route. Block time is 1 hour 25 to 30 minutes on the 605-km sector. This is one of the most trafficked domestic corridors in Canada.
At YVR, Air Canada and Air Canada Express domestic flights depart from Pier C within the main terminal. WestJet uses Pier B. Flair Airlines uses Pier B as well. All piers are within the same connected terminal building, accessed via a common security checkpoint for domestic passengers. Calgary International Airport (YYC) has a single domestic terminal. All arrivals, including YVR-YYC flights, flow through the same baggage claim area.
Calgary receives significant snowfall and periodic Chinook wind events between November and March. A Chinook can raise temperatures by 20 degrees Celsius in hours and clear ice quickly, but the transition periods can produce crosswind and low-visibility conditions at YYC. Vancouver's rain and low cloud rarely close YVR but can slow approach rates in instrument conditions. Winter delays on this route are most common at the Calgary end during heavy snow cycles. YYC has extensive deicing infrastructure given its climate exposure.
Vancouver to Calgary: Canada's Western Trunk Route
YVR-YYC is one of Canada's highest-frequency domestic pairs. WestJet and Air Canada together operate over 140 nonstop flights per week, with Flair Airlines adding lower-cost capacity. Block time is 1 hour 25 to 30 minutes on a sector of 605 km. The route connects British Columbia's gateway airport to Alberta's oil and gas economy, sustaining consistent business traffic year-round. Leisure demand adds further volume, particularly during ski season when Calgary serves as the closest major city to Banff and the Rocky Mountain parks. Summer hiking and festival travel into the Rockies drives a second demand peak between June and August.
Connectivity and Operational Context
Vancouver International (YVR) is Canada's second-largest airport and a major transpacific gateway. Air Canada and WestJet both use YVR as a connecting point for international passengers feeding the Calgary leg. Calgary International (YYC) handles both Western Canada domestic traffic and a growing list of international routes. The airport sits 17 km northeast of downtown Calgary with CTrain light-rail service via a free shuttle from the terminal to the Somerset-Bridlewood terminal; total time to downtown is roughly 45 minutes and costs $3.60. YVR connects to downtown Vancouver via Canada Line SkyTrain in 25 minutes from the airport station. Both airports are well-positioned for onward connections, making YVR-YYC useful as both an origin-destination and connection segment.