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Vancouver (YVR) Flight Delays

A YVR delay or cancellation can qualify when it was fully within the operating airline's control, was not required for safety, was announced 14 days or less before departure, and caused a final-arrival delay of at least three hours.

Depending on airline size and arrival delay, APPR compensation ranges from $125 to $1,000 CAD per passenger. The airline's reason and your final arrival time are essential claim evidence.

Disruption Length*Compensation Range
3 to under 6 hours late$125–$400 CAD
6 to under 9 hours late$250–$700 CAD
9 hours or more late$500–$1,000 CAD

*Disruption length is scheduled vs actual arrival at your final destination — not gate wait time. Compensation does not include expense reimbursement (meals, hotel), which may be owed in addition.

Airport Disruptions From the Last Week.

In the last 7 days, 41 tracked Vancouver International Airport flights met the three-hour arrival threshold. Their potential APPR compensation bands total $18,600. Across all tracked disruptions, that represents 218.4 total delay hours and 0 cancellations requiring individual review. Final eligibility still depends on the cause of each disruption.

Vancouver International Airport · Disruptions

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Flight Date
Scheduled
Airline
Flight
From
To
Delay
Sep 503:50Flair AirlinesF8812VancouverCalgary4h 8mSee if you're owed up to $125Sep 5, flight F8812 from Vancouver to Calgary, scheduled 03:50, delay 4h 8m. See if you're owed up to $125. Start a claim for this flight.
Sep 503:05WestJet EncoreWR3562VancouverKelowna3h 44mSee if you're owed up to $400Sep 5, flight WR3562 from Vancouver to Kelowna, scheduled 03:05, delay 3h 44m. See if you're owed up to $400. Start a claim for this flight.
Sep 501:35Flair AirlinesF8859WinnipegVancouver4h 14mSee if you're owed up to $125Sep 5, flight F8859 from Winnipeg to Vancouver, scheduled 01:35, delay 4h 14m. See if you're owed up to $125. Start a claim for this flight.
Sep 500:55PRPR116MNLVancouver3h 10mStart ClaimSep 5, flight PR116 from MNL to Vancouver, scheduled 00:55, delay 3h 10m. Start a claim for this flight.
Sep 500:05WestJet EncoreWR3326VictoriaVancouver4h 49mSee if you're owed up to $400Sep 5, flight WR3326 from Victoria to Vancouver, scheduled 00:05, delay 4h 49m. See if you're owed up to $400. Start a claim for this flight.
Last Updated Sep 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. UTC

Recent YVR Delays and Cancellations

The board below shows Vancouver International flights that TripFix recorded as delayed at least three hours or cancelled during the previous seven days. It is historical claim-research data, not live operational guidance.

A listing confirms that a disruption occurred, but it does not establish why it happened or whether compensation is owed. Always confirm current flight status with the airline or Vancouver International.

Can a Vancouver Airport Delay Qualify?

The operating airline—not the airport—handles APPR claims. Qualifying causes can include crew, scheduling, or other operational problems within the airline's control and not required for safety.

Weather, air-traffic control, airport-system problems, and safety-related disruptions generally do not qualify for cash. A missed connection can still qualify when the triggering delay meets the rules and leaves you 3+ hours late at the final destination.

Meals, Hotels, and Rebooking at YVR

If the disruption is within the airline's control, including for safety, assistance may apply after a two-hour wait when notice was given less than 12 hours before departure. This can include food, communication, and overnight accommodation with transportation.

Rebooking and refund rights are separate and may apply even when cash compensation does not. Ask the airline for options before paying out of pocket and keep every receipt.

What to Save After a YVR Disruption

  • Your booking confirmation or original itinerary
  • Boarding passes and replacement-flight details
  • The scheduled and actual final-arrival times
  • Airline messages explaining the disruption
  • Receipts for meals, hotels, and transportation

How TripFix Intake Works

Start your claim with TripFix by telling Goose what happened and uploading your booking confirmation or itinerary. Goose checks available flight records, gathers the claim facts, provides a preliminary estimate, and prepares a claim brief for you to review. The completed file is then submitted to TripFix for human review.

Not Sure If You Qualify?

Start with TripFix by telling Goose what happened and uploading your booking confirmation or itinerary. Goose checks available flight records and prepares a claim brief for you to review. Starting and assessment are free; if your claim proceeds, there is no fee unless compensation is recovered.

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