Toronto to Vancouver flight compensation
For an airline-controlled delay/cancellation, a large Canadian carrier owes CA$400 based on your arrival delay.
What you're owed on YYZ–YVR, 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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Your final destination, not a connection.
Arrival delay is what counts — not how late you took off.
Cancellations told 14+ days ahead aren't compensated.
Only matters for flights arriving INTO the EU/UK from outside.
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Canada APPR — your full rights
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 YYZ–YVR flight?
Toronto–Vancouver 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's a 3,346 km flight.
Which law covers a YYZ–YVR flight?
Your flight touches Canada, so the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) apply.
How far is YYZ to YVR?
The great-circle distance is 3,346 km (2,079 miles) — and that distance is exactly what sets the EU261/UK261 compensation band.