WS 8956 Calgary to Vancouver Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8956 from Calgary International Airport YYC to Vancouver International Airport YVR is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 22nd, 2026.
Check the table below for WS8956's most recent flight history:

WS 8956 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 22 08:04 08:31
Landed Late
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Apr 05 07:57 08:18
Landed
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Apr 02 08:55 09:09
Delayed
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Mar 06 10:26 10:55
Landed Late
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Jan 29 10:25 10:30
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WestJet WS 8956 Calgary to Vancouver Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8956 connects Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada, taking off from Calgary International Airport YYC and landing at Vancouver International Airport YVR.

How long is the WS8956 flight from Calgary to Vancouver?

The average flight time from Calgary to Vancouver is 1 hour and 19 minutes. The flight distance is 686 km / 426 miles and the average flight speed is 529 km/h / 329 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8956 Calgary to Vancouver?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8956 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS8956 arriving at?

Flight WS8956 arrives at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Terminal S.

When was the latest WS8956 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:31.

How else can the flight WS8956 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8956, WS 8956, WJA 8956.

How often is flight WS8956 delayed?

On average, 83% of all WS8956 flights are delayed. The average delay is 28 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8956 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8956 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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WS8956 and Calgary YYC to Vancouver YVR Flights

Other flights departing from Calgary YYC: WS103, WS3601, WS1086, AC8063

Other flights arriving at Vancouver YVR: WS1865, RV2075, WS103, AC8599

All flights connecting Calgary YYC to Vancouver YVR.

WS8956 WestJet Flight: Calgary to Vancouver Route Map

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