How to get from Philadelphia to Vancouver

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Detroit: about 9h 52m including the connection. Other options: via Portland, Boston, Atlanta and Toronto. Two tickets from $307.

Flights from Philadelphia to Vancouver

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Detroit
9h 52m
two tickets, via Toronto
$307
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,402 mi (3,865 km)
fastest
Via Detroit
9h 52m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Detroit flight 1h 57m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Vancouver flight 4h 55m
two ticketsfrom $420
Via Portland
10h 15m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Portland flight 5h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to Vancouver flight 1h 20m
Via Boston
10h 50m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Boston flight 1h 29m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Vancouver flight 6h 21m
two ticketsfrom $485
Via Atlanta
10h 52m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Atlanta flight 2h 22m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Vancouver flight 5h 30m
Via Toronto
Canada
10h 54m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Toronto flight 1h 52m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Vancouver: Hamilton, Pearson International.
Toronto to Vancouver flight 6h 2m
two ticketsfrom $307

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Vancouver

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July, August and September, +19° to +23° by day, sea +16° to +19°. In November it is +8° by day and +4° at night, sea +9°, with 18 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +1° +7° 18 days
Feb
+6° +1° +7° 15 days
Mar
+9° +3° +8° 17 days
Apr
+12° +5° +10° 13 days
May
+16° +9° +14° 11 days
Jun
+19° +12° +16° 10 days
Jul
+23° +15° +19° 3 days
Aug
+23° +15° +19° 6 days
Sep
+19° +13° +17° 10 days
Oct
+13° +8° +13° 16 days
Nov
+8° +4° +9° 18 days
Dec
+6° +2° +8° 22 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Vancouver?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Detroit.
What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Vancouver?
Via Detroit: 1h 57m to the connection, 4h 55m after it, about 9h 52m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Vancouver with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $307. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Philadelphia and Vancouver?
Detroit (9h 52m total), Portland (10h 15m total), Boston (10h 50m total), Atlanta (10h 52m total) and Toronto (10h 54m total).
How far is Vancouver from Philadelphia?
2,402 mi (3,865 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.