Smithers to Vancouver (YYD–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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424 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 39m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC8174
AC Air Canada
DH8D
10:10 AM
PDT
11:47 AM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CRN611
CRN CRN
4:50 PM
PDT
6:03 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8175
AC Air Canada
DH8D
4:50 PM
PDT TDTB
6:22 PM
PDT
1h 32m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YXS Prince George ~3h 48m ACAFCA Prince George (YXS) to Vancouver flights
YYC Calgary ~5h 21m ACAFAI Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver flights
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Smithers to Vancouver
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 424 mi 1h 25m nonstop

YYD–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 424 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYD–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 1h37 Star Alliance
CRN CRN 1 1h13
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: CRN (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYD to YVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYD to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
YYD → YVR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
YVR → YYD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Smithers

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric YYD→YVR YPZ→YVR YXT→YVR
Distance from YYD 58 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 6
Weekly flights 8 56
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 58m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of YYD with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Smithers, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
424 mi / 683 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
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.

YYD–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Smithers to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance424 mi / 683 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYD
IATA / ICAOYYD / CYYD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,712 ft / 522 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYD to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Smithers Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 424 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYD to YVR: Air Canada, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from YVR to YYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YPZ, YXT and YPR. 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 YYD to YVR

Smithers Airport (YYD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYD to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYD to YVR is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (683 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Burns Lake (YPZ), Terrace (YXT) and Prince Rupert (YPR).