{"id":8791,"date":"2026-05-25T21:18:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metairfare.com\/blog\/vancouver-to-seattle-flights\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T21:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:18:39","slug":"vancouver-to-seattle-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metairfare.com\/blog\/vancouver-to-seattle-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver to Seattle Flights: Airlines, Prices &#038; Best Time to Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you know about Vancouver to Seattle flights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vancouver to Seattle is one of the shortest international air routes in North America. The non-stop flight takes roughly <strong>1 hour<\/strong>, one-way economy fares typically run <strong>C$120&#8211;280<\/strong>, and a valid passport is required to cross the border. Booking 3&#8211;6 weeks ahead and flying mid-week usually secures the lowest fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the flight from Vancouver to Seattle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-stop flights from Vancouver to Seattle take about <strong>55 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes<\/strong> in the air. Vancouver International Airport offers US Customs pre-clearance, so you clear US immigration before you depart and arrive in Seattle as a domestic passenger. Allow at least two hours at the airport so there is enough time for check-in and pre-clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which airlines fly Vancouver to Seattle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air Canada and Alaska Airlines operate non-stop flights between Vancouver and Seattle, with departures spread across the day. Air Canada connects the route to its wider domestic and international network, while Alaska Airlines links Seattle to a large number of onward US destinations. Because the hop is so short, the route is usually flown by smaller regional jets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which airports does the route use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vancouver flights depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), which has dedicated US pre-clearance facilities. In Seattle you arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), south of the city and linked to downtown by the Link light rail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Airport<\/th><th>Good to know<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Vancouver International (YVR)<\/td><td>US pre-clearance on site; about 12 km from downtown Vancouver<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)<\/td><td>About 22 km south of downtown Seattle; Link light rail to the city centre<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much do Vancouver to Seattle flights cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One-way economy fares between Vancouver and Seattle usually fall between C$120 and C$280, with the lowest fares appearing on quiet mid-week dates booked a few weeks ahead. Prices climb during summer, long weekends and major Seattle events. As with most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metairfare.com\/blog\/topics\/canada-us-flights\/\">cross-border routes<\/a>, the cheapest booking window is roughly 3&#8211;6 weeks before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book your Vancouver to Seattle flight with Metairfare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vancouver to Seattle is a quick, frequent and competitively priced cross-border hop &#8212; ideal for a weekend trip or an onward US connection. Compare fares and explore more routes in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metairfare.com\/blog\/canada-to-usa-flights-guide\/\">Canada-to-USA flights guide<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metairfare.com\/\">contact Metairfare<\/a> to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the Vancouver to Seattle flight?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The non-stop flight takes about 1 hour in the air, typically 55 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver to Seattle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Every air traveller crossing from Canada into the United States needs a valid passport, and some nationalities also need an ESTA or US visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which airlines fly Vancouver to Seattle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air Canada and Alaska Airlines operate non-stop flights on the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a Vancouver to Seattle flight cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One-way economy fares typically range from C$120 to C$280, depending on the season and how early you book.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flight time, airlines, airports, fares and the best time to book Vancouver to Seattle flights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Vancouver to Seattle flights","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Vancouver to Seattle Flights: Airlines, Times & Costs 2026","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"A complete guide to Vancouver to Seattle flights \u2014 flight time, airlines, airports, US pre-clearance, typical fares and the best time to book.","footnotes":""},"categories":[638],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-canada-us-flights"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Vancouver to Seattle Flights: Airlines, Times &amp; 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