George Bush Intercontinental to Vancouver International
1969 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 22m with 5 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) 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 George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
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 IAH to YVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 22m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 22m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAH→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.
Houston to Vancouver FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Vancouver International (YVR) take approximately 4h 22m for the 1969-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.
5 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Vancouver International (YVR): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United 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.