Vancouver International Airport (YVR) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 11,424

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 12.62%

In July 2025, Vancouver International Airport handled 11,424 departures, up 12.62% year over year as carriers restored trans‑Pacific capacity and added domestic summer frequencies. This ramp‑up supported Western Canada tourism and connections across the Pacific Northwest, while schedule growth remained disciplined to protect reliability.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 71.15%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 8.08%

Cancelled Flights: 157

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −40.75%

Departure OTP improved to 71.15% (8.08% YoY), helped by earlier push‑backs and more realistic turn times, though afternoon congestion around the 16:00–19:00 bank can still trigger delays. Cancellations dropped to 157 (−40.75% YoY), reducing severe disruptions for YVR passengers and shortening recovery times.

Airlines Serving YVR

At Vancouver International Airport, Air Canada (AC) anchors the hub with broad North American and trans‑Pacific coverage, while WestJet (WS) and major Asian/European carriers complement capacity. In a month with 11,424 departures and OTP at 71.15%, the network concentrates frequencies on key Canadian business routes and leisure corridors to Tokyo, Seoul, and London.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Vancouver International Airport should remain broadly stable with departure OTP near current levels, while minor afternoon weather and ATC variability may cause isolated delays. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on weekend peaks, and monitor real‑time gate and weather notifications via the NextFly app.