Vancouver to Smithers (YVR–YYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC8171
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:25 AM
PDT TM
10:05 AM
MST
1h 40m
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SUT3901
SUT SUT
RJ1H
10:00 AM
PDT
11:13 AM
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1h 13m
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AC8175
AC Air Canada
DH8D
4:35 PM
PDT TDTB
6:15 PM
MST
1h 40m
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AC8174
AC Air Canada
DH4
10:40 AM
MST
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 35m
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CRN333
CRN CRN
10:21 PM
MST
11:37 PM
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1h 16m
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Vancouver to Smithers
3 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 424 mi 1h 13m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

YVR–YYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, CRN and SUT lead the route. The flight covers 424 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 DH4, DH8D 1h40 71% Star Alliance –
CRN CRN 1 – – 71% – –
SUT SUT 1 RJ1H 1h13 71% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
RJ1H BAe Avro RJ100 – SUT
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: CRN + SUT (2 flights/wk, 13%)
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 YYD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
YLW ~3h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → YYD
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
YYD → YVR
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Smithers.
Distance & Flight Time
424 mi / 683 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m to 1h 40m.
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–YYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Smithers route.
Route details
Distance424 mi / 683 km
Flight time1h 13m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights15 out / 8 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YYD
Full nameSmithers Airport
IATA / ICAOYYD / CYYD
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
Elevation1,712 ft / 522 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Smithers Airport take approximately 1h 13m to 1h 40m. The route covers 424 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CRN and SUT.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YYD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YYD 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 YYD

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Smithers Airport (YYD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CRN and SUT. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to YYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YYD ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (683 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YLW.