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WS8956 Flight Status WestJet: Edmonton to Vancouver (WJA8956)

WS 8956 Edmonton to Vancouver Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8956 from Edmonton International Airport YEG to Vancouver International Airport YVR is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 15th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS8956's most recent flight history:

WS 8956 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 15 09:52 10:37
Landed Late
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Jan 31 10:34 11:31
Unknown
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Jan 21 12:02 12:30
Landed
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WestJet WS 8956 Edmonton to Vancouver Flight Information

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

How long is the WS8956 flight from Edmonton to Vancouver?

The average flight time from Edmonton to Vancouver is 1 hour and 36 minutes. The flight distance is 809 km / 503 miles and the average flight speed is 472 km/h / 293 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8956 is 4.8/5 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 M.

When was the latest WS8956 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 10:37.

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, 33% of all WS8956 flights are delayed. The average delay is 39 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.

See our WS8956 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WS8956 and Edmonton YEG to Vancouver YVR Flights

Other flights departing from Edmonton YEG: WS3749, WS2304, WS3661, WS311

Other flights arriving at Vancouver YVR: WS103, AS2110, WS3739, WS311

All flights connecting Edmonton YEG to Vancouver YVR.

WS8956 WestJet Flight: Edmonton to Vancouver Route Map

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