Winnipeg to Vancouver (YWG–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YWG–YVR is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,158 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AI, CA, CX, VA | 47 | 320, 7M8, B38M, BCS3, CR9 | 2h57-3h05 | Star Alliance | AI, CA, CX, VA | |
| WS WestJet Also: AF, AM, CX, HU, JL, KE, MU, PR, QF | 14 | 73H, B38M | 3h10-3h26 | – | AF, AM, CX, HU, JL, KE, MU, PR, QF | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 7 | B38M | 3h10 | – | – | |
| N5 Skagway Air Service | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| DE Condor | 1 | 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | |
| MAL MAL | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| VC Voyageur Airways | 1 | – | 3h03 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YWG: CDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
YWG–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YWG to YVR
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, WestJet, Flair Airlines, Skagway Air Service, Condor and Voyageur Airways. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YWG to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YWG to YVR is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,158 miles (1,864 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 154 return, totaling 329 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.