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Vancouver airport's U.S.-bound travel falls for 20th straight month as overall traffic climbs
U.S.-bound passenger traffic at Vancouver International Airport fell year over year in August for the 20th consecutive month, even as the airport's overall passenger volumes rose for the 18th straight month.
Why it matters
U.S.-bound passenger traffic at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) fell year over year in August for the 20th consecutive month, the Victoria Times Colonist reported on October 9 — a sign of persistently soft cross-border air demand. Over the same period, the airport's overall passenger traffic rose for the 18th straight month, a striking contrast.
Full report
Official Statistics Canada data backs the trend: in November 2025, transborder screened passengers at YVR were down 10.6% year over year, while Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau and Calgary also posted double-digit declines in U.S.-bound traffic. Analysts broadly attribute the softness to Canada-U.S. trade tensions and fading Canadian appetite for U.S. travel.
Notably, YVR's overall traffic keeps growing, with international routes — especially Asia-Pacific services — performing strongly. The airport previously reported a record 26.9 million travellers in 2025. The sustained slump on U.S. routes is pushing airlines to redeploy capacity to stronger markets.
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