Calgary to Vancouver Flights (YYC-YVR)

🇨🇦 YYC

Calgary

427 mi

YVR 🇨🇦

Vancouver

Calgary International Airport Vancouver International Airport 13 airlines

The Calgary to Vancouver route connects Calgary International Airport (YYC) in CA with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in CA. This short-haul flight covers approximately 427 miles (687 km) with a typical flight time of 1h 8m. This route is served by 13 airlines: WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines and others. AirportRoutes has tracked 54 unique flight numbers on this route.

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About This Route

Route Overview

The Calgary (YYC) → Vancouver (YVR) air route links Alberta’s energy hub with British Columbia’s Pacific gateway across 427 miles (687 km). Typical nonstop flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, making it a fast alternative to a long drive through the Rockies. Travelers choose this route for business trips, weekend city breaks, and onward international connections from YVR to Asia and Europe. The flight offers frequent daily departures and reliable year-round demand, with views on clear days of the Coast Mountains and river valleys. It’s also a popular corridor for conferences, cruise departures from Vancouver, and quick access to coastal experiences without sacrificing too much time in transit.

Travel Tips

Book early for best fares, especially around summer weekends and holidays; one-way prices can vary widely, often starting around CAD $90–$250 (about USD $65–$185) depending on timing and baggage. At YYC, use online check-in and arrive early if checking bags, as security peaks in the morning. YVR is efficient, but plan extra time if you’re connecting internationally or picking up a rental car. Expect occasional turbulence near the mountains and smoother air closer to the coast. Pack a light layer—Vancouver can feel cooler and damper than Calgary. If you’re traveling carry-on only, choose a fare that includes standard cabin baggage to avoid add-on costs.

Destination Highlights

Vancouver pairs oceanfront scenery with urban neighborhoods and easy mountain access. Spend time in Stanley Park for seawall walks and forest trails, then explore Granville Island for artisan shops and the public market. Gastown offers heritage streets and dining, while Yaletown is known for patios and waterfront paths. For panoramic views, head to Grouse Mountain or the Capilano Suspension Bridge area (seasonal conditions apply). Food is a major draw: try West Coast seafood, sushi, and Asian-influenced cuisine, plus local coffee and craft beer. Great areas to base yourself include Downtown for walkability, Kitsilano for beaches, and Mount Pleasant for breweries and galleries.

Best Time to Fly

Late spring through early fall—especially May to September—brings the driest weather and longest days in Vancouver, but also the highest demand and fares. Shoulder months like April and October can offer better value with mild temperatures and fewer crowds. Winter (November to March) is wetter in the city, yet pricing is often lower outside holiday periods. Notable draws include summer festivals and outdoor events, plus the Vancouver International Film Festival in late September/early October, which can push up hotel and flight prices.

AI-Generated Content: This information was compiled using AI from web sources on Dec 25, 2025. Content may not be current; please verify with airlines before booking.

Departure Airport

Calgary International Airport

ICAO Code:: CYYC
IATA Code:: YYC
City:: 🇨🇦 Calgary
Country:: CA
Elevation:: 3557 ft

Destination Airport

Vancouver International Airport

ICAO Code:: CYVR
IATA Code:: YVR
City:: 🇨🇦 Vancouver
Country:: CA
Elevation:: 14 ft

Operators

Tracked Flights

427

Miles

1h 8m

Flight Duration

Route Map

Great Circle

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Operating Airlines

Airline	ICAO	IATA
WestJet	`WJA`	`WS`
Air Canada	`ACA`	`AC`
Flair Airlines	`FLE`	`F8`
Cargojet	`CJT`	`W8`
Morningstar Air	`MAL`	`-`
Jazz	`JZA`	`QK`
Sunwest Aviation Ltd.	`CNK`	`-`
WestJet Encore	`WEN`	`WR`
Air Canada Rouge	`ROU`	`RV`
Porter Airlines	`POE`	`PD`
Anderson Air	`ADS`	`-`
PAL Airlines	`PVL`	`PB`
Ravn Alaska	`RVF`	`7H`

Flight Schedule Pattern

Day	Flights Observed	Frequency
Monday	98	12%
Tuesday	112	13%
Wednesday	126	15%
Thursday	133	16%
Friday	114	14%
Saturday	132	16%
Sunday	128	15%

Pattern Analysis

54 Tracked Flights:

Data Points: 843
API observations used to build this analysis

Weekdays: 583 flights
Weekend: 260 flights

Business Route More active on weekdays

All Flight Routes

13 Routes

Note: This table shows aggregated route data by airline. Each airline may operate multiple daily flights at different times. See the "Spotted Departure Times" section below for all observed departure times.

Airline	Flight Numbers	Aircraft Type	Typical Time	Days Active	Last Seen	Status
Air Canada `ACA` / `AC`		A321	07:00 7:00 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 3, 2026	Active
Anderson Air `ADS`	-	CL35	-	M T W T F S S	Nov 7, 2025	Active
Cargojet `CJT` / `W8`		B763	06:00 6:00 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	May 30, 2026	Active
Flair Airlines `FLE` / `F8`		B38M	22:35 10:35 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	May 30, 2026	Active
Jazz `JZA` / `QK`		DH8D	19:06 7:06 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	May 28, 2026	Active
Morningstar Air `MAL`		B752	04:18 4:18 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 3, 2026	Active
Porter Airlines `POE` / `PD`		E295	12:20 12:20 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	May 28, 2026	Active
PAL Airlines `PVL` / `PB`		CRJ9	18:30 6:30 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Mar 1, 2026	Active
Ravn Alaska `RVF` / `7H`	-	B752	-	M T W T F S S	Nov 6, 2025	Active
Air Canada Rouge `ROU` / `RV`		B38M	21:40 9:40 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	May 30, 2026	Active
Sunwest Aviation Ltd. `CNK`		LJ45	06:10 6:10 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 1, 2026	Active
WestJet `WJA` / `WS`		B738	07:00 7:00 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 3, 2026	Active
WestJet Encore `WEN` / `WR`	-	DH8D	-	M T W T F S S	Apr 23, 2026	Active

Total Routes: 13

Active Routes: 13

Unique Airlines: 13

Aircraft Types: 14

Spotted Departure Times

Departure Time	Operator	ICAO	IATA
04:18 4:18 AM	Morningstar Air	`MAL`	`-`
06:00 6:00 AM	Cargojet	`CJT`	`W8`
06:10 6:10 AM	Sunwest Aviation Ltd.	`CNK`	`-`
07:00 7:00 AM	Air Canada	`ACA`	`AC`
07:00 7:00 AM	WestJet	`WJA`	`WS`
12:20 12:20 PM	Porter Airlines	`POE`	`PD`
18:30 6:30 PM	PAL Airlines	`PVL`	`PB`
19:06 7:06 PM	Jazz	`JZA`	`QK`
21:40 9:40 PM	Air Canada Rouge	`ROU`	`RV`
22:35 10:35 PM	Flair Airlines	`FLE`	`F8`

Time Information

Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (UTC).

Total Departure Times: 10

Time Range:
04:18 - 22:35

These are typical departure times observed from actual flights. Times may vary by season and schedule changes.

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