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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Vancouver Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air Canada
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 440 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to C$ 815 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Canada and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 4% of one-stop connections

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 720 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 850, a difference of C$ 131. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Rogers Arena, and Canada Place. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:49 am and lands at 1:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:48 pm and lands at 12:34 am.

The flight takes about 4h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 22% above the route average of C$ 782. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 4h 46m, covering 4,553 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 418 to C$ 2,166. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 274, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 79% on time
• United Airlines: 77% on time
• Air Canada: 59% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 22m, compared with 7h 37m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 7h 49m via San Francisco (SFO).

Vancouver Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• NextCar

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport range from C$ 479 to C$ 968, with an average of C$ 782 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 479 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• • Air Canada
• • American Airlines
• • Porter Airlines