Charter Dawson Creek to Vancouver privately from US$9,500, about 1h 27m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Vancouver (YVR) and Vancouver to Dawson Creek — timed and priced alike.
Dawson Creek and Vancouver lie approximately 756 km apart (470 mi / 408 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Dawson Creek to Vancouver (and Vancouver to Dawson Creek) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$28,000 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 27m | 1h 18m – 1h 36m | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | C$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 27m | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 24m | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 22m | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 22m | C$19,000 – C$27,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 20m | C$21,000 – C$29,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 17m | C$23,000 – C$32,000 (~US$17,000 – US$23,500) | 6-8 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Dawson Creek, Canada: Dawson Creek Airport and Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport.
Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver International Airport, Boundary Bay Airport, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Abbotsford International Airport, Nanaimo Airport and Victoria International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Dawson Creek: Fort Saint John (YXJ); Vancouver: Vancouver (YVR), Delta (YDT).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Dawson Creek→Vancouver runs about 14 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek → Vancouver | 20 | 109 min | 81 min | Beech Super King Air (6), Learjet 75 (4), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (4), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (3) |
| Vancouver → Dawson Creek | 17 | 95 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (9), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (3), Cessna Citation Ultra (2), Beech Super King Air (2) |
37 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Dawson Creek Airport | Vancouver International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYDQ / YDQ | CYVR / YVR |
| Longest hard runway | 5,001 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 2,148 ft | 14 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,800 km 855 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,001 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,235 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,465 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,001 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,955 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,705 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,955 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 3,655 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,981 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,275 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 6,455 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 6,855 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 13,315 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 10,167 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 12,015 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (6,909 ft, 65 km) · 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)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Dawson Creek–Vancouver when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 756 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Demand on Dawson Creek–Vancouver comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$9,500 – US$28,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 27m gate to gate over 756 km (470 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Dawson Creek–Vancouver departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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.
Other flights from Dawson Creek | Vancouver | Canada | North America
