Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Chicago.
Each week, there are 33 O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, pick the 08:55 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:06 with United Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ORD to YVR flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, so jetting off to Vancouver (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that offers ORD to YVR flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ORD and YVR include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Calgary International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$78 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $191. These fares may change based on demand.
Book five months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to YVR.
April is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ORD to YVR is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 55ºF to 75ºF.
December sees average temperatures of between 30ºF and 45ºF. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to YVR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel about 20 miles south-east to Surrey to tick off its leading attractions. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, head for Victoria, about 60 miles south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key highlights.
