Vancouver to San Jose (YVR–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 820 mi 1h 36m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and SJC, connecting options are available through 45 hubs.

Also explore YVR Routes SJC Routes YVR Live Flights SJC Live Flights YVR Delays SJC Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BZN ~4h 29m VNY ~4h 40m BOI ~4h 54m SFO ~4h 55m SCF ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,115
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → SJC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
72%
Return
SJC → YVR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric YVR→SJC PAE→SJC
Distance from YVR – 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 36m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 76% –
Everett (PAE) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Jose is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
820 mi / 1,319 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance820 mi / 1,319 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 1h 36m. The route covers 820 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to SJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, VNY, BOI, SFO, SCF, ICT, MDW, IAH, SDF, HOU, YYZ, PIT, TEB, PBI, SLC, YUL, MCO, SNA, ATL, JFK, PDX, MIA, ORD, LAX, SEA, KOA, KEF, LAS, PHX, DEN, SAN, NRT, AMS, PSP, GDL, MSP, DFW, PEK, LIH, HNL, BFI, OGG, PVR, SJD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YVR to SJC

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to SJC ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 820 miles (1,319 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).