International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Vancouver
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). 1,759 miles, 4h 15m nonstop.
ORD to YVR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,759 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 4h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAASNK8 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 16all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h behindVancouver vs Chicago
Chicago to Vancouver
Round trips from $155
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Vancouver
8 airlines fly nonstop with 16 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, DEN, LAS, PHX, OAK, BNA, STL · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Seattle (SEA)DL1 airline
- Dallas (DAL)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Alaska and Spirit all fly ORD to YVR nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $155; September 2026 is the most expensive at $219 and up, a difference of $64 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Vancouver is 2 hours behind Chicago. A morning departure lands in Vancouver with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Vancouver: Mountains, ocean and the best Asian food in North America
Vancouver sits between the Pacific and the Coast Mountains, a short flight from Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Whistler's ski slopes two hours north make it a year-round destination.
Best time to visit: June–September is dry and warm — the best time for the seawall, beaches and hiking. December–March is ski season for Whistler and the North Shore; spring and fall are wet but cheap.
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Search Chicago to VancouverChicago to Vancouver: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Vancouver?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR) takes about 4h 15m gate to gate, covering 1,759 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to YVR?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR), with 16 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MSP, DTW and SLC.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Vancouver?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR), starting at $155 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Vancouver flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and YVR on America/Vancouver time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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