The Portland–Vancouver route
Portland to Vancouver is a cross-border US–Canada city pair (PDX–YVR, about 250 miles). Nonstop PDX–YVR is often on the schedule, about 1.5 hours airborne over 250 miles. Carry a passport. Totals below are USD guides, not CAD.
For PDX–YVR we show about $99 on the low end and around $195 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. A $99 one-way is a sale-shaped guide, not a fare you can screenshot and demand. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
Search PDX to YVR on Azurovia, compare airline-direct and travel-site totals on the same flights, then finish with the seller. We do not ticket. Keep their confirmation for changes.
Distance and time PDX–YVR
Great-circle distance PDX–YVR is about 250 miles. Block time on a nonstop is typically near 1.5 hours; wind, routing, and which runway you use still move the clock. Connections on the same city pair add layover time on top of that flying.
PDX and YVR typically share the same standard-time offset (America/Los_Angeles). Daylight saving can still split them for part of the year — check the local times on the itinerary, not a screenshot from last month.
When PDX–YVR has a nonstop, that is usually the cleanest product. One-stop options still appear — they are worth opening only if the USD total is materially lower after you count the extra ground time.
Airports for Portland to Vancouver
You depart Portland International in Portland, United States, and arrive at Vancouver International in Vancouver, Canada. PDX is the origin code we use on this guide; YVR is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
PDX is the only origin code we list in this metro. YVR is the arrival code we treat as primary for Vancouver. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: PDX Portland International · YVR Vancouver International
City hubs: Flights from Portland · Flights to Vancouver
Bags on PDX–YVR
On PDX–YVR, bag rules follow the seller, not Azurovia. Compare the same cabin and the same bags across airline-direct and travel-site totals.
Airlines often shown
WestJet is among the names that commonly appear on PDX–YVR, alongside Air Canada, United, Delta. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
On Portland–Vancouver, demand is often softer in Apr and May, with Sep and Oct also worth checking. US holidays still reprice this pair. Move a day on the results strip before you assume the first date you typed is the cheapest.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from Portland to Vancouver?
Nonstop PDX–YVR is typically about 1.5 hours over roughly 250 miles. Connections take longer; compare total trip time on the results page.
When are Portland to Vancouver fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in Apr and May on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly Portland to Vancouver?
Sellers commonly show WestJet, Air Canada, United, Delta on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do Portland–Vancouver tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $195, with sales near $99, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is PDX–YVR the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses PDX and YVR as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book Portland–Vancouver with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.
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