Seattle-Tacoma to Vancouver International
127 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 39m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to Vancouver International (YVR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $79 return), with peak prices in August (around $237). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Seattle-Tacoma
Seattle-Tacoma is Alaska Airlines' principal hub and Delta's growing Pacific Northwest base. The Link Light Rail Red Line runs from the airport's elevated station directly to Westlake in downtown Seattle in 38 minutes for $3.25 — possibly the easiest big-city transfer in the country. International long-haul has expanded sharply post-2023 with new direct service to Tokyo, Seoul, Frankfurt, London Heathrow and Auckland. Weather delays are rare; SEA is one of the most operationally reliable winter airports in the US.
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 SEA to YVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 39m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 39m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 39m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 39m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 39m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 39m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 39m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 39m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SEA→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.
Seattle to Vancouver FAQs
Direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to Vancouver International (YVR) take approximately 39m for the 127-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 $79. 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 Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to Vancouver International (YVR): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Alaska 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.