Air Canada Launches New US Routes from Vancouver

Air Canada has announced its most comprehensive transborder schedule to operate from its Vancouver (YVR) hub.

Beginning in the spring of 2025, the airline is adding three new routes to Tampa (TPA), Raleigh (RDU), and Nashville (BNA), and is also boosting service to Austin (AUS), Denver (DEN), and Miami (MIA).

Air Canada Launches New US Routes from Vancouver

Air Canada is expanding its transborder network in 2025 with the launch of three new routes from its Vancouver (YVR) hub.

From May 1–October 30, 2025, the airline will fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Nashville (BNA) four-times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The Nashville (BNA) to Vancouver (YVR) flight will operate From May 2–October 31, 2025, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Here’s a look at the flight times:

• AC1310 Vancouver (YVR) to Nashville (BNA), departing 1:10pm and arriving 7:42pm
• AC1311 Nashville (BNA) to Vancouver (YVR), departing 8:15am and arriving 11:10am

The second seasonal route Air Canada has announced south of the border is Raleigh, North Carolina (RDU).

From June 4–September 29, 2025, the airline will fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Raleigh (RDU) three-times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Raleigh (RDU) to Vancouver (YVR) route will operate from June 5–September 30, 2025 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Here’s a look at the flight times:

• AC1068 Vancouver (YVR) to Raleigh (RDU), departing 1:30pm and arriving 9:44pm
• AC1069 Raleigh (RDU) to Vancouver (YVR), departing 8:40am and arriving 11:30am

In addition to the new Nashville and Raleigh seasonal routes, Air Canada has also announced it will launch year-round service between Vancouver (YVR) and Tampa (TPA) next spring.

Beginning June 3, 2025, the airline will fly twice-weekly with the following flight times:

• AC1064 Vancouver (YVR) to Tampa (TPA), departing 1:30pm and arriving 10:12pm
• AC1065 Tampa (TPA) to Vancouver (YVR), departing 8:20am and arriving 11:30am

In announcing the new routes, Air Canada also said it will boost existing service between Vancouver (YVR) to Austin (AUS), Denver (DEN), and Miami (MIA) during the 2025 summer season.

The Vancouver (YVR)–Austin (AUS) route will increase from twice-weekly to five-times weekly, Vancouver (YVR) to Miami (MIA) will jump from three-times weekly to four-times weekly, and the airline will fly between Vancouver (YVR) and Denver (DEN) twice daily, which is a 21% increase in capacity compared to 2024.

Executive VP of Revenue and Network Planning and President of Cargo at Air Canada, Mark Galardo, says more network news will be coming soon. He adds:

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.

With these latest route additions, 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, which is an 11% increase in seat capacity from Summer 2024.

President & CEO of Destination Vancouver, Royce Chwin says the expansion will support the growth of tourism, hospitality, and business opportunities across the Vancouver region, and strengthen the city’s position as a premier gateway for visitors from around the world.

Conclusion

Air Canada has rolled out a comprehensive transborder schedule from its hub in Vancouver, adding three new US routes including year-round service to Tampa.

The airline has also announced it will launch seasonal service to Raleigh and Nashville beginning in May 2025, and increase its service to Austin, Denver, and Miami, all from its Vancouver hub.