Vancouver to Toronto flight compensation
For an airline-controlled delay/cancellation, a large Canadian carrier owes CA$400 based on your arrival delay.
Methodology: distance is computed from airport coordinates using great-circle math; jurisdiction and scenario amounts are generated by DelayPayer's rules engine for this airport pair.
Sources and review: official regulator guidance is summarized from EU261, UK261, U.S. DOT, and Canada CTA/APPR sources. Last reviewed June 2026; author: FlightComp editorial desk; reviewer: Passenger-rights policy review.
What you're owed on YVR–YYZ, by situation
Assuming the disruption was within the airline's control. Figures are computed for this exact 3,346 km route under Canada APPR.
| If your flight was… | Verdict | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed 3–4 hours | Likely owed | CA$400 |
| Delayed 5+ hours | Likely owed | CA$400 |
| Cancelled (short notice) | Likely owed | CA$400 |
| Overbooked / bumped | Likely owed | CA$900 |
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CA$400 / CA$700 / CA$1,000 by arrival delay (large carriers). Care, refunds, deadlines and how to claim.
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Frequently asked questions
How much compensation for a delayed YVR-YYZ flight?
Vancouver to Toronto flights touch Canada, so APPR applies and the amount scales by how late you arrive: CA$400 (3-6h), CA$700 (6-9h), CA$1,000 (9h+), for airline-controlled delays on large carriers. It is a 3,346 km flight.
Which law covers a YVR-YYZ flight?
Your flight touches Canada, so the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) apply.
How far is YVR to YYZ?
The great-circle distance is 3,346 km (2,079 miles) — and that distance is exactly what sets the EU261/UK261 compensation band.