Flights to Vancouver
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Vancouver is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Portland International Airport (PDX), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,000 ft | 31 ft |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (regional) | SLE | 85 km (53 mi) | 5,811 ft | 214 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, PDX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 31 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Vancouver
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver to Los Angeles | United States | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Vancouver to Calgary | Canada | 873 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Vancouver to Edmonton | Canada | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Vancouver to San Jose | United States | 925 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Vancouver to San Francisco | United States | 875 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Vancouver to Seattle | United States | 220 km (137 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Vancouver to Vancouver | Canada | 403 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Vancouver to Las Vegas | United States | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Vancouver to Surrey | Canada | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Vancouver to Fresno | United States | 1,018 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Vancouver to Sacramento | United States | 791 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Vancouver to Long Beach | United States | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Vancouver to Oakland | United States | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Vancouver to Bakersfield | United States | 1,182 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Vancouver to Anaheim | United States | 1,373 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Vancouver to Riverside | United States | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Vancouver to Santa Ana | United States | 1,384 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Vancouver to Stockton | United States | 862 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Vancouver to Victoria | Canada | 315 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Vancouver to Henderson | United States | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Vancouver to Saskatoon | Canada | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Vancouver to Reno | United States | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Vancouver to Beijing | China | 8,836 km (5,490 mi) | about 12 h 5 min |
| Vancouver to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,975 km (6,198 mi) | about 13 h 32 min |
| Vancouver to Tianjin | China | 8,862 km (5,507 mi) | about 12 h 7 min |
| Vancouver to Xi’an | China | 9,731 km (6,046 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Vancouver to Moscow | Russia | 8,591 km (5,338 mi) | about 11 h 46 min |
| Vancouver to Seoul | South Korea | 8,443 km (5,246 mi) | about 11 h 34 min |
| Vancouver to Harbin | China | 7,799 km (4,846 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Vancouver to Tokyo | Japan | 7,787 km (4,839 mi) | about 10 h 44 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Vancouver?
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, SLE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PDX from Vancouver city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Vancouver on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.