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Flights Vancouver → Victoria

YVR → YYJ

8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Vancouver and Victoria, using De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 and DHC-8-400 Dash 8 aircraft. The destination airport in Victoria sees approximately 1,490,039 passengers annually, reflecting its significant traffic volume for this popular short-haul route.

Your rights on this US flight (DOT)

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.

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General information, not legal advice.

The Vancouver (YVR) → Victoria (YYJ) route is operated by Air Canada. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Vancouver the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.

Heading to Victoria: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Victoria (YYJ) heads south for about 63 km, a flight time of roughly 30m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Vancouver the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
05:30
Elevation YYJ
63 ft
Typical aircraft
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
Est. CO₂/passenger
~6 kg

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Frequently asked questions about YVR-YYJ

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Air Canada.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Victoria, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.