Edmonton to Vancouver flights
Direct and connecting flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Edmonton to Vancouver take?
Flight time from Edmonton (YEG) to Vancouver (YVR) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Edmonton to Vancouver?
Airline availability for YEG to YVR changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Edmonton to Vancouver?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YEG to YVR varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Air Canada5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
- WestJet5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- ROU5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Canada Jazz5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- CJT5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| WestJet | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| ROU | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Air Canada Jazz | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| CJT | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning YEG → YVR
YEG to YVR is a short-haul route of 809 km (503 mi). See the return YVR → YEG route.
Alternative airports near Edmonton: Edmonton (YXD) — 29 km.
Alternative airports near Vancouver: Vancouver (CXH) — 12 km, Boundary Bay (YDT) — 18 km, Langley Township (YLY) — 42 km.