- New services between YVR and Tampa, Raleigh and Nashville
- More capacity between YVR and Austin, Denver, Miami
- Air Canada and partner United Airlines will offer up to 58 daily non-stop flights to 21 US destinations next summer
MONTREAL, Dec. 2, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today its most comprehensive transborder schedule from its Vancouver (YVR) hub. Three new transborder routes to Tampa, Raleigh and Nashville, plus more capacity to Austin, Denver and Miami have been added, offering even more exciting options for travellers on both sides of the border. Together with its partner United Airlines, Air Canada will offer up to 7,700 seats on 58 daily non-stop flights to 21 US destinations next summer, representing an 11% increase in seat capacity from summer 2024. All flights are now available for sale at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres and via travel agents.
“We are pleased to further expand our YVR hub with new year-round flights to Tampa, seasonal services to Raleigh and Nashville, and more capacity to Austin, Denver and Miami. Air Canada continues to reinforce its position as the leading carrier between Canada and the US with new flights to fast-growing metropolitan areas and sought out destinations. Our robust network means customers in Western Canada have more options to explore all that the US has to offer, and for our American customers to explore beautiful British Columbia. At Air Canada’s Pacific gateway, our newest services further bolsters our sixth-freedom strategy by efficiently bridging North America and growing international destinations across the Asia-Pacific region,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, and President, Cargo at Air Canada.
“More network news will be coming soon,” stated Mr. Galardo.
“We are very pleased to see Air Canada’s expansive network into the U.S. from YVR continue to grow, providing travellers with more choice, convenience and flexibility,” said Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “This will be the first time in YVR’s history that our community has been directly connected to Raleigh-Durham, which is, like our region, a vibrant research, education and technology hub. These routes also provide travellers from the U.S. with direct access to experience everything our region has to offer, including connections to a range of global destinations from YVR.”
“Triangle travellers are receiving a welcome gift this holiday season with Air Canada announcing it will begin nonstop service to Vancouver next summer,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. “This new route connects the Research Triangle to one of RDU’s top unserved international destinations and offers convenient connections to Asia and Western Canada.”
“Air service is a cornerstone of Vancouver’s global connectivity and economic vitality,” said Royce Chwin, President & CEO of Destination Vancouver. “The addition of these new Air Canada routes through YVR strengthens our city’s position as a premier gateway for visitors from around the world. This expansion enhances access to our destination and supports the growth of tourism, hospitality, and business opportunities across the region.”
“Given that the United States is our largest international market, adding more direct routes from key American cities is welcome news for BC’s tourism sector. The increase in Air Canada’s seat capacity to and from the US bodes well for the growth and stability of all market segments in Vancouver and British Columbia including cruise, leisure, business, tour, as well as meetings and events. We commend Air Canada for having the foresight and confidence to invest in new US routes that service our province,” said Walt Judas, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia.
For customers, Air Canada’s transborder flights are timed to allow for easy connections with the airline’s international network and travellers returning to the U.S. can save time on arrival with the convenience of U.S. customs pre-clearance during their connection in Canada.
New routes*:
| Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Days of Operation | Effective |
| AC1068 | Vancouver (YVR) | Raleigh (RDU) | 13:30 | 21:44 | Mon, Wed, Fri | June 4 – Sept. 29, 2025 |
| AC1069 | Raleigh (RDU) | Vancouver (YVR) | 08:40 | 11:30 | Tue, Thur, Sat | June 5 – Sept. 30, 2025 |
| AC1064 | Vancouver (YVR) | Tampa (TPA) | 13:30 | 22:12 | Tue, Sat | Year-round, begins June 3, 2025 |
| AC1065 | Tampa (TPA) | Vancouver (YVR) | 08:20 | 11:23 | Wed, Sun | Year-round, begins June 4, 2025 |
| AC1310 | Vancouver (YVR) | Nashville (BNA) | 13:10 | 19:42 | Tue, Thur, Sat, Sun | May 1 – Oct. 30, 2025 |
| AC1311 | Nashville (BNA) | Vancouver (YVR) | 08:15 | 11:10 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | May 2 – Oct. 31, 2025 |
Air Canada’s Summer 2025 Transborder summary
| Route | Summer 25 frequencies |
| AUS (Austin) – YVR | 5x weekly (2 additional frequencies vs. 2024) |
| ANC (Anchorage) – YVR | 1x daily |
| BNA (Nashville) – YVR | 4x weekly (new route) |
| DEN (Denver) – YVR | 2x daily (21% additional capacity vs. 2024) |
| EWR (Newark) – YVR | 2x daily |
| HNL (Honolulu) – YVR | 1x daily |
| IAD (Washington) – YVR | 1x daily |
| IAH (Houston) – YVR | 1x daily |
| LAS (Las Vegas) – YVR | 2x daily |
| LAX (Los Angeles) – YVR | 5x daily |
| MIA (Miami) – YVR | 4x weekly (1 additional frequency vs. 2024) |
| ORD (Chicago) – YVR | 1x daily |
| PDX (Portland) – YVR | 4x daily |
| PHX (Phoenix) – YVR | 2x daily |
| RDU (Raleigh) – YVR | 3x weekly (new route) |
| SAN (San Diego) – YVR | 3x daily |
| SEA (Seattle) – YVR | 5x daily |
| SFO (San Francisco) – YVR | 4x daily |
| SMF (Sacramento) – YVR | 2x daily |
| SNA (Orange County) – YVR | 1x daily |
| TPA (Tampa) – YVR | 2x weekly (new route) |
*Flight schedules are subject to change
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada’s TCFD disclosure.