Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Vancouver International
2790 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 6h 01m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Vancouver International (YVR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
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 FLL to YVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 6h 01m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 6h 01m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 6h 01m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 6h 01m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 6h 01m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 6h 01m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 6h 01m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 6h 01m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→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.
Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Vancouver International (YVR) take approximately 6h 01m for the 2790-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Vancouver International (YVR): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways 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.