Vancouver to Penticton (YVR–YYF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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162 mi airlines 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
8P1301
8P Pacific Coastal
SFB
9:25 AM
PDT TS
10:20 AM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3446
WS WestJet
DH4
12:05 PM
PDT TM
1:00 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1307
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
4:40 PM
PDT TS
5:38 PM
PDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1302
8P Pacific Coastal
SF34
10:40 AM
PDT
11:41 AM
PDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3447
WS WestJet
DH4
1:35 PM
PDT
2:40 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1308
8P Pacific Coastal
SF34
5:00 PM
PDT
6:03 PM
PDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Penticton
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 162 mi 0h 55m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

YVR–YYF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 162 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–YYF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8P Pacific Coastal Airlines 13 B190, SFB 0h55-0h58 82%
WS WestJet 5 DH4 0h55 82%
Aircraft on this route
B1908P
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
SFB Saab 340B Freighter – 8P
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P + WS (18 flights/wk, 100%)
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 YYF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YYF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Penticton.
Distance & Flight Time
162 mi / 261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 0h 58m.
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–YYF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Penticton route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time0h 55m to 0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YYF
IATA / ICAOYYF / CYYF
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,129 ft / 344 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YYF flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Penticton Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 0h 58m. The route covers 162 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from YVR to YYF. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYC and PSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YYF 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 YYF

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Penticton Airport (YYF) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines and WestJet. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to YYF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to YYF ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YYC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.