Bella Bella to Vancouver (ZEL–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8P1294
8P Pacific Coastal
SFB
12:30 PM
PDT
1:57 PM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CRN555
CRN CRN
4:26 PM
PDT
5:24 PM
PDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1293
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
10:15 AM
PDT TS
11:49 AM
PDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bella Bella to Vancouver
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 300 mi 0h 58m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

ZEL–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines and CRN lead the route. The flight covers 300 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZEL–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8P Pacific Coastal Airlines 7 SFB 1h27
CRN CRN 1 0h58
Aircraft on this route
SFB Saab 340B Freighter – 8P
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P + CRN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZEL 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 ZEL to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
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
ZEL → YVR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
YVR → ZEL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Bella Bella

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric ZEL→YVR QBC→YVR YZT→YVR
Distance from ZEL 67 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 8 6 15
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 19m 1h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of ZEL with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bella Bella, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
300 mi / 483 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m to 1h 27m.
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.

ZEL–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bella Bella to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance300 mi / 483 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ZEL
IATA / ICAOZEL / CBBC
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZEL to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 0h 58m to 1h 27m. The route covers 300 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines and CRN.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ZEL to YVR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YZP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YVR to ZEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include QBC, YZT and YAA. 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 ZEL to YVR

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines and CRN. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZEL to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZEL to YVR ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 300 miles (483 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YZP. Nearby alternative airports include Bella Coola (QBC), Port Hardy (YZT) and Anahim Lake (YAA).