Charter Vancouver to Smithers privately from US$9,500, about 1h 21m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Vancouver (YVR) ⇄ Smithers (YYD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Vancouver and Smithers is about 683 km (424 miles), or 369 nautical miles.
From C$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$9,500 – US$26,000 for a one-way charter between Vancouver and Smithers, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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 21m | 1h 13m – 1h 29m | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | C$18,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 21m | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 19m | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 17m | 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 17m | C$18,000 – C$24,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 15m | C$20,000 – C$27,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 12m | C$21,000 – C$29,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 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.
Charter pricing on Vancouver–Smithers moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver International Airport, Boundary Bay Airport, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Abbotsford International Airport, Nanaimo Airport and Victoria International Airport.
Smithers, Canada: Smithers Airport.
| Vancouver International Airport | Smithers Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYVR / YVR | CYYD / YYD |
| Longest hard runway | 11,500 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 14 ft | 1,712 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,800 km 946 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,000 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,846 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,800 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,556 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,000 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,046 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,126 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,480 km 626 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,846 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,796 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 800 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,046 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 576 ft short |
4,600 km 3,746 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 70 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,072 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 100 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 308 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,366 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 440 ft short |
7,400 km 6,546 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 300 ft short |
7,800 km 6,946 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 210 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
14,260 km 13,406 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 800 ft short |
11,112 km 10,258 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
12,960 km 12,106 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 200 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,091 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Houston Airport (3,900 ft, 50 km) · Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base · Smithers (Canadian) Heliport
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Vancouver and Smithers is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Vancouver–Smithers trip to about 1h 21m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
The Vancouver to Smithers route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$26,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 21m gate to gate over 683 km (424 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 Vancouver–Smithers departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Vancouver–Smithers charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Smithers to Vancouver runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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