What percentage of Houston to Vancouver flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.7% of flights from Houston to Vancouver were direct. This indicates that the vast majority of routes on this corridor typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey between these two cities.

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Vancouver?

The direct flight from Houston to Vancouver typically takes 4 hours and 53 minutes, covering a distance of 3169 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct options. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their preferred flight type.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Houston to Vancouver?

Historically, it has been significantly cheaper to fly with a layover from Houston to Vancouver. Connecting flights had a median price of $370, while direct flights were considerably more expensive, with a median price of $711. This means direct flights were typically 92% more expensive than connecting options. Only about 6.8% of flights on this route were direct, indicating their relative scarcity and higher cost.

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Houston to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Vancouver

Right now, only 3% of recent fares for flights from Houston to Vancouver are considered a good price. For cheap flights from Houston to Vancouver, prices are currently above the typical level. Fares typically range from $331–$780, with a median of $436.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Vancouver, November stands out with a median fare of $155. Other more affordable months include August and September, both with median fares of $324.

A typical journey from Houston to Vancouver takes about 14h 10m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This route covers a distance of 3169 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Vancouver

Regular price: $623 - $1,419

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Houston to Vancouver.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Vancouver is typically between $623 and $1419. The current lowest deal is $232 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 28.

now $232

Low $623

High $1,419

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Vancouver

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Vancouver is November, with a median price of $155. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $974. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $155

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $974

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Direct flights from Houston to Vancouver

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Vancouver

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Vancouver

Houston (IAH) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$269

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Vancouver

Houston (IAH) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$270

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Abbotsford

Houston (IAH) - Abbotsford (YXX)

WestJet

$585

$343

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Vancouver

Houston (IAH) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$265

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Vancouver

Houston (IAH) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$434

$269

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Vancouver

Houston (IAH) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$876

$280

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Vancouver

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

$891 → $232

74%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$888 → $232

74%

2 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 25

$889 → $235

74%

1 night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

$886 → $233

74%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Vancouver

Houston - Vancouver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Vancouver are below the typical level at $232.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $155 for Houston to Vancouver.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 10m

Flights from Houston to Vancouver typically take 14h 10m, with most routes having 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 6.7% being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found at $232 from Houston to Vancouver.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Houston to Vancouver are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Vancouver, providing a convenient departure option.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$295

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport is a good choice for flights from Houston to Vancouver.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$295

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is a practical mainland alternative, especially for low-cost carriers and domestic Canadian routes.

📍 ~60 km from Vancouver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Vancouver is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $514. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $1214, while booking 7-13 days out averages around $564. Prices tend to increase again for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $753.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Vancouver is considered to be $331 or less. The median price for this route was $436. Prices can go up to $780 or more, representing the higher end of fares observed over the trailing 90 days. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $331 threshold.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Vancouver, with a median price of $155. August and September also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $324. The overall annual median price for this route was $436, indicating that November provides substantial savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers seeking lower fares should consider these months.

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Houston to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Vancouver

How much is a round trip from Houston to Vancouver

Regular price: $623 - $1,419

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Houston to Vancouver.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Vancouver is typically between $623 and $1419. The current lowest deal is $232 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 28.

now $232

Low $623

High $1,419

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Vancouver

November

Cheapest

Flights from $155

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $974

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