Grand Forks to Vancouver (ZGF–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
YLW Kelowna ~3h 15m 4N9MAC Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Grand Forks to Vancouver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 215 mi 0h 55m nonstop

ZGF–YVR had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 215 miles in 0h 55m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ZGF–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CRN CRN 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CRN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZGF 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
ZGF → YVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
YVR → ZGF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Grand Forks

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric ZGF→YVR YCG→YVR YYF→YVR
Distance from ZGF 41 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 24
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 10m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of ZGF with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Forks, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
215 mi / 347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m 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.

ZGF–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Forks to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance215 mi / 347 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZGF
IATA / ICAOZGF / CZGF
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,720 ft / 524 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZGF to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Grand Forks Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 215 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZGF to YVR. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from YVR to ZGF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YCG, YYF 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 ZGF to YVR

Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ZGF to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZGF to YVR is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (347 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Castlegar (YCG), Penticton (YYF) and Kelowna (YLW).