Cranbrook to Vancouver (YXC–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC8297
AC Air Canada
DH4
11:00 AM
MST
11:28 AM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8299
AC Air Canada
DH4
4:00 PM
MST
4:28 PM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3479
WS WestJet
DH8D
4:30 PM
MST
4:59 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8298
AC Air Canada
DH8D
1:00 PM
PDT TDTB
3:21 PM
MST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cranbrook to Vancouver
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 334 mi 1h 28m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

YXC–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YXC–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 DH4 1h28 Star Alliance
WS WestJet 5 DH8D 1h29
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 74%)
Unaffiliated: WS (5 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YXC to YVR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YXC to YVR.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YXC → YVR
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
YVR → YXC
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Cranbrook

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric YXC→YVR YCG→YVR YYC→YVR
Distance from YXC 86 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 14
Weekly flights 19 7 260
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 10m 1h 13m
Airports within 200 miles of YXC with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cranbrook, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
334 mi / 537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m to 1h 29m.
Getting from YVR

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.

Vancouver Climate

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.

YXC–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cranbrook to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 537 km
Flight time1h 28m to 1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YXC
IATA / ICAOYXC / CYXC
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
Elevation3,082 ft / 939 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YXC to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 1h 28m to 1h 29m. The route covers 334 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from YXC to YVR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, YLW and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YVR to YXC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YCG, YYC and YLW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YXC to YVR

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YXC to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YXC to YVR ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (537 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Castlegar (YCG), Calgary (YYC) and Kelowna (YLW).