Dallas/Fort Worth to Vancouver International
1752 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 55m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver International (YVR). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $238 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $238). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth International is American Airlines' largest hub and the second-busiest hub in the world by aircraft movement. Five terminals A through E are connected by the Skylink automated people mover, with DART's Orange Line running from Terminal A directly to downtown Dallas in around 50 minutes for $2.50. American dominates the schedule from DFW; Spirit and Frontier add ULCC capacity on the heaviest leisure routes — usually the cheapest fares out of the airport.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International is 13 km south of downtown Vancouver, with the Canada Line SkyTrain running from the airport's underground station directly to downtown in 26 minutes for CA$10.95 (off-peak CA$5.05). Fares from US West Coast hubs are competitive with mid-distance domestic prices. Peak demand is summer (July–August) and ski-season weekends (December–March); January–February sees the cheapest fares.
Who flies DFW to YVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 55m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 55m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 55m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 55m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 55m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DFW→YVR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Dallas to Vancouver FAQs
Direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver International (YVR) take approximately 3h 55m for the 1752-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $238. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver International (YVR): American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No eTA required for US citizens, but a US passport (or NEXUS card / Enhanced Driver License) is required for air travel. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Vancouver International (YVR) is the primary international airport for Vancouver. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.