Prince George to Vancouver (YXS–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YXS–YVR is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Korean Air and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 325 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 27 | DH8D | 1h25-1h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 27 | DH4, DH8D | 1h25-1h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WS WestJet | 21 | DH4, DH8D | 1h16-1h29 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 20 | DH4, DH8D | 1h25-1h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | DH8D | 1h29 | SkyTeam | – | |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 7 | DH8D | 1h29 | – | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | DH4 | 1h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 5 | DH4 | 1h29 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CA Air China | 3 | DH4 | 1h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CRN CRN | 3 | B350 | 1h18-1h30 | – | – | |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 2 | DH4 | 1h25-1h29 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Prince George
| Metric | YXS→YVR | YQZ→YVR | YWL→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YXS | – | 60 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 129 | 8 | 20 |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 1h 20m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YXS: MST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Prince George, it's 6:00 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.
YXS–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YXS to YVR
Prince George (International) Airport (YXS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air France, Air China, China Airlines, CRN, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air and WestJet. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YXS to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YXS to YVR ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 325 miles (523 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 205 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YDQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quesnel (YQZ), Williams Lake (YWL) and Burns Lake (YPZ).