Vancouver to San Jose (YVR–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 820 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Jose from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→SJC | YYJ→SJC | PAE→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 44m | 2h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
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.
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.
YVR–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to SJC
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to SJC ranges from 1 hours 50 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
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YXC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ) and Everett (PAE).