Victoria to Vancouver (YYJ–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYJ–YVR is served by 15 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Air Canada and Pacific Coastal Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 39 miles in approximately 0h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 38 | DH4 | 0h29-0h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 34 | DH4 | 0h29-0h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| 8P Pacific Coastal Airlines | 19 | B190, BE1, SF34 | 0h31 | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 14 | DH4, DH8D | 0h37-0h38 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 12 | DH8D | 0h39-0h40 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CA Air China | 8 | DH4 | 0h31-0h32 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 7 | DH4 | 0h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | DH4 | 0h39 | SkyTeam | – | |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 7 | DH8D | 0h39 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | DH8D | 0h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 2 | DH4 | 0h39 | – | – | |
| 4N Air North | 1 | 738 | 0h35 | – | – | |
| 9M Central Mountain Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| CRN CRN | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| MAL MAL | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Victoria
| Metric | YYJ→YVR | YCD→YVR | BFI→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYJ | – | 35 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 156 | 27 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 29m | 0h 34m | 0h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYJ: PDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Victoria, 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.
YYJ–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYJ to YVR
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air North, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, Air France, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines, CRN, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, MAL, United Airlines and WestJet. With 156 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYJ to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYJ to YVR ranges from 0 hours 29 minutes to 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 39 miles (63 km). There are approximately 156 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 286 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YZT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nanaimo (YCD), Seattle (BFI) and Powell River (YPW).