YVR
Vancouver
OGG
Maui
Vancouver to Maui
Flight Compensation
Vancouver to Maui — WestJet's popular Hawaii route.
YVR–OGG connects Vancouver with Maui, Hawaii, operated by WestJet and Air Canada. Canadian APPR applies for YVR-departing flights, providing up to CA$1,000 for delays of 3hr+.
CA$1,000
Max compensation (APPR large carrier)
4,380 km
Route distance
5h 30m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
CA$1,000
per passenger · YVR departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 1 year (Canada APPR) limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
YVR–OGG is a popular leisure route for Canadians travelling to Hawaii.
Our Success Rate
73%
on YVR–OGG claims
Average Payout
CA$820
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
December – February
Winter escape peak — high demand
June – August
Summer holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes YVR–OGG Claims Different
Canadian APPR applies for YVR departures. 1-year complaint deadline with CTA.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates YVR–OGG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
WestJet
WSAvg Delay
45min
Claim Success
72%
How WS Resists Claims on This Route
WestJet cites 'operational reasons' and 'late inbound aircraft' — both foreseeable.
Air Canada
ACAvg Delay
42min
Claim Success
75%
How AC Resists Claims on This Route
Air Canada cites 'operational reasons' — foreseeable on a scheduled leisure route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on YVR–OGG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~45% of delays
YVR–OGG–YVR rotation with tight turnarounds causes cascading delays.
Knock-on delays are not extraordinary. Claim valid.
04How We Handle YVR–OGG Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the YVR–OGG specific cause
For YVR departures: file APPR claim with WestJet or Air Canada. Escalate to CTA if rejected.
Submission, escalation, and payment
CTA handles APPR complaints. 1-year deadline from disruption.
05EC261 on YVR–OGG
EC261 applies because YVR is a EU airport
Your departure airport (YVR, Vancouver) is in Canada. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (OGG, Maui) is in United States does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
Canadian APPR applies for YVR departures; no EU/UK regulation
Claim Time Limit
1 year (Canada APPR) from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew YVR–OGG.
Is compensation available for YVR–OGG delays?
Canadian APPR applies for YVR-departing flights. Large carriers (WestJet, Air Canada) must pay up to CA$1,000 for delays of 3hr+.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your YVR → OGG Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to Canadian APPR applies for YVR departures; no EU/UK regulation if needed.