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Pacific Coastal Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Pacific Coastal Airlines (8P) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: 8PFounded 1987HQ: 4980 Cowley Crescent, Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia
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About Pacific Coastal Airlines

Explore the latest Pacific Coastal Airlines (8P) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Pacific Coastal Airline's history of establishment started in 1987. Its a Canadian domestic air carrier with its main base situated in Vancouver Airport. The airline covers a big number of regional routes throughout British Columbia, the total number of which is 16. At the moment, 300 employees work for the company. Pacific Coastal Airlines owns 27 aircraft, some of which are registered with Transport Canada, and others registered with Wilderness Seaplanes. The company offers useful features for its customers, such as Quick Pass. The nice feature provided by the administration is that users can make a refund of any type of ticket.

Airline code8P
Main hubYVR
Alliance-
Destinations20
Countries1
Fleet21
Updated: October 2026

Popular Pacific Coastal Airlines routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
YVR to YPWVancouver to Powell River36m22NONSTOP
YVR to YYJVancouver to Victoria35m20NONSTOP
YVR to YBLVancouver to Campbell River43m15NONSTOP
YVR to YWLVancouver to Williams Lake1h 7m14NONSTOP
YVR to YZZVancouver to Trail1h 16m13NONSTOP

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20 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Vancouver

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
YPW to YVRPowell River to Vancouver37m23NONSTOP
YVR to YPWVancouver to Powell River36m22NONSTOP
YVR to YYJVancouver to Victoria35m20NONSTOP
YYJ to YVRVictoria to Vancouver35m20NONSTOP
YBL to YVRCampbell River to Vancouver44m15NONSTOP
YVR to YBLVancouver to Campbell River43m15NONSTOP
YWL to YVRWilliams Lake to Vancouver1h 12m14NONSTOP
YVR to YWLVancouver to Williams Lake1h 7m14NONSTOP
YQQ to YVRComox to Vancouver43m14NONSTOP
YVR to YZZVancouver to Trail1h 16m13NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomySaab S340 S340 V.179 cm46 cm5 cm
EconomySaab S340 S340 V.279 cm43 cm8 cm

Pacific Coastal Airlines baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

Pacific Coastal Airline’s carry-on/valet baggage allowance is limited to two pieces: one Standard Article (such as a carry-on bag/roller) and one personal item (such as a larger purse, laptop bag, or diaper bag). Max dimensions is 23cm x 40cm x 55cm with maximum weight of 10 kg. A checked bag is one item weighing up to a maximum of 23 kilograms with the maximum linear dimension of 158 cm.

Pacific Coastal Airlines Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Small pets can travel in the cabin with Pacific Coastal Airlines if the combined weight of the animal and carrier does not exceed 10 kg. Each passenger is permitted to bring 1 pet with them into the cabin. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 43 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm. Animals who are too big to travel in the cabin can be transported as checked baggage instead. The maximum combined weight for pets and carriers in the hold is 63 kg. For pets traveling as checked baggage, small carriers must not exceed 71 cm x 53 cm x 55 cm; and large carriers must not exceed 101 cm x 68 cm x 76 cm.

Flying with pets on Pacific Coastal Airlines

Infants

Infants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the plane. Since infants under two years of age can travel for free, infant car seats cannot be used on the plane unless a seat on the plane has been purchased for the infant's use. If one adult is traveling with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one child and the other can be held on your lap.

Pacific Coastal Airlines Infants policy

Check in rules

Passengers must check in at least 60 minutes before their scheduled departure time. Check-in and baggage drop-off closes 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Online check-in is available 24 to 1 hour before the scheduled departure time.

Pacific Coastal Airlines Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children over the age of eight can travel alone. A minor escort service is mandatory for children 8-11 years old. For children over the age of 11 years old a minor escort service is not compulsory and can be booked at the request of parents.

Unaccompanied minors in Pacific Coastal Airlines

On-time performance

88.75%On-time arrivals
9.24 minAverage delay
98.58%Completion rate
1.42%Cancellation rate

Pacific Coastal Airlines FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Pacific Coastal Airlines.

When must I drop checked bags for Pacific Coastal Airlines?

Drop them 60 minutes before departure as recommended. Bags are not accepted 40 minutes or less before departure.

What limits apply to a standard Pacific Coastal Airlines checked bag?

The limits are 23 kg and a sum of dimensions of 158 cm, including wheels and handles. Label the bag with your name and contact details.

How many checked bags does Pacific Coastal Airlines accept?

A maximum of three pieces is accepted, with applicable fare fees. This is not a three-piece free allowance.

Does Pacific Coastal Airlines guarantee checked bags travel on the passenger’s flight?

No. Payload restrictions may require separate transport. Keep essential items with you.

What should I do if my bag is missing on arrival with Pacific Coastal Airlines?

Report it immediately to a Customer Service Agent so it can be tracked.

What standard cabin-bag allowance applies on Pacific Coastal Airlines?

The allowance is one bag up to 10 kg and 23 × 40 × 55 cm.

What personal-item limits apply on Pacific Coastal Airlines?

You may bring one personal item up to 10 kg and 16 × 33 × 43 cm.

How can I pay baggage fees at a Pacific Coastal Airlines gate?

Use Visa, Mastercard, Amex or QuikPass. Cash and debit cards are not accepted.

Where do I collect Pacific Coastal Airlines Valet baggage?

Collect it from the cart at the aircraft stairs after deplaning. Keep valuables and fragile items with you rather than handing them over.

Where do I collect oversized carry-on baggage checked for a fee at a Pacific Coastal Airlines gate?

Collect it from baggage claim at the destination. This differs from planeside Valet collection.