Vancouver to Fort Nelson (YVR–YYE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
YXS Prince George 3h 55m ACAMCI → 9M Prince George (YXS) to Fort Nelson flights
YLW Kelowna ~4h 42m 4N9MAC → Kelowna (YLW) to Fort Nelson flights
YEG Edmonton ~4h 57m ACAFAI → NCB Edmonton (YEG) to Fort Nelson flights
YYC Calgary ~5h 55m ACAFAI → Calgary (YYC) to Fort Nelson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Fort Nelson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 667 mi 2h 8m nonstop

YVR–YYE had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 667 miles in 2h 8m.

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All flights from Fort Nelson (YYE) Fort Nelson to Vancouver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–YYE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CRN CRN 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CRN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YYE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
YXS ~3h 55m YLW ~4h 42m YEG ~4h 57m YYC ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → YYE
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
YYE → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Fort Nelson is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YYE: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Nelson.
Distance & Flight Time
667 mi / 1,073 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
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–YYE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Fort Nelson route.
Route details
Distance667 mi / 1,073 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YYE
Full nameFort Nelson Airport
IATA / ICAOYYE / CYYE
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,253 ft / 382 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YYE flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 667 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YVR to YYE. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Prince George (International).
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 YYE

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to YYE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YYE is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Prince George (International). Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.