1 airline flies nonstop from Detroit to Vancouver.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| WestJetSeasonal | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | YVR Vancouver International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
7 miles (12 km) from the city centre. 26.9 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Canada Line from YVR-Airport station to Waterfront Station downtown | about 25m | CAD $6.50 YVR AddFare plus the regular transit fare (adult 1-zone $3.50, 2-zone $5.10) |
US citizens do not need a visa or an eTA to visit Canada but must carry a valid passport or other proper identification.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Detroit. Vancouver uses the Canadian dollar (CAD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, WestJet flies this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
About 1,964 miles (3,161 km), measured between the city centres.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Detroit.
US citizens do not need a visa or an eTA to visit Canada but must carry a valid passport or other proper identification.
Canada Line from YVR-Airport station to Waterfront Station downtown, about 25 minutes, CAD $6.50 YVR AddFare plus the regular transit fare (adult 1-zone $3.50, 2-zone $5.10).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.