Private charter between Anahim Lake and Vancouver starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Anahim Lake (YAA) to Vancouver (YVR), and from Vancouver (YVR) back to Anahim Lake (YAA).
Anahim Lake and Vancouver lie approximately 392 km apart (243 mi / 211 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Anahim Lake–Vancouver spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 11m | 1h 04m – 1h 18m | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 11m | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 08m | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 57 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 55 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 54 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Anahim Lake and Vancouver are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Anahim Lake, Canada: Anahim Lake Airport.
Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver International Airport, Boundary Bay Airport, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Abbotsford International Airport, Nanaimo Airport and Victoria International Airport.
| Anahim Lake Airport | Vancouver International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CAJ4 / YAA | CYVR / YVR |
| Longest hard runway | 3,930 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,635 ft | 14 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,930 ft at Anahim Lake Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,430 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,310 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,930 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,210 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 730 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,030 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,920 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 930 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,410 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,430 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,490 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,730 ft spare |
1,480 km 990 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 430 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,210 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 652 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,160 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 270 ft short |
3,900 km 3,410 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,646 ft short |
4,600 km 4,110 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,000 ft short |
5,926 km 5,436 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 970 ft short |
6,400 km 5,910 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 762 ft short |
7,220 km 6,730 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,510 ft short |
7,400 km 6,910 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,370 ft short |
7,800 km 7,310 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 860 ft short |
7,400 km 6,910 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,070 ft short |
14,260 km 13,770 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,870 ft short |
11,112 km 10,622 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,070 ft short |
12,960 km 12,470 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 870 ft short |
11,945 km 11,455 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Kleena Kleene (Chilanko Lodge) Airport · Tsetzi Lake (Pan Phillips) Airport · Moose Lake Lodge Airport · Nimpo Lake Seaplane Base · Boundary Bay Airport (5,606 ft, 19 km) · Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (5,003 ft, 35 km) · Abbotsford International Airport (9,600 ft, 63 km) · Nanaimo Airport (6,602 ft, 52 km)
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Anahim Lake–Vancouver charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Anahim Lake–Vancouver quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Anahim Lake–Vancouver is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 11m gate to gate over 392 km (243 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Anahim Lake–Vancouver charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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