Vancouver International Airport
CYVR, Vancouver, Canada
- Longest runway
- 08R/26L (11,500 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to downtown Vancouver
Vancouver International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Vancouver
Vancouver International has private terminals about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
- Main airport
- YVR / CYVR
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Longest runway
- 08R/26L (11,500 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Vancouver
The airport has customs and handles every size of jet.
Vancouver is also the gateway to Whistler, about two hours north by car or 30 minutes by helicopter.
Vancouver Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Vancouver
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Whistler
Continue to Whistler by car, helicopter or floatplane.
When Demand Peaks in Vancouver
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Ski season at Whistler.
- Summer
- Cruise season and mild weather.
Flight Times and Prices to Vancouver
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YVR for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,422 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,500–$75,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,062 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,800–$17,100 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,793 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 5 min$55,500–$85,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,762 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,000–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,772 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,990 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$26,000–$32,500 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 801 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 992 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,200–$16,300 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Vancouver
Light jets fly from Seattle and Portland; super-midsize jets fly from California and Texas.
Towns Around Vancouver
Guides to the towns served by the same airports.
Vancouver Private Jet Questions
How long is a private flight from Los Angeles to Vancouver?
About 2 hr 35 min from Van Nuys in a midsize jet.
How far is Vancouver airport from downtown?
About 20 minutes by car.
