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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Canada

Flights from San Jose to Vancouver

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Vancouver. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Los Angeles, about 9h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 36m
SJOYVRMEX

San Jose to Vancouver at a glance

Fastest journey9h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Vancouver

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SJO Mexico City (MEX) YVR
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~9h 49m
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SJO Los Angeles (LAX) YVR
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 10m
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SJO Chicago (ORD) YVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 30m
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4
SJO Denver (DEN) YVR
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~9h 36m
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SJO Houston (IAH) YVR
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~9h 36m
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SJO San Francisco (SFO) YVR
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,667 km3,519 miles
Journey time
9h 36mestimate
Time difference
-2hVancouver vs San Jose
Currency in Vancouver
CAD
Airports
SJO → YVR

Flights from San Jose to Vancouver: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Los Angeles and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,667 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Vancouver?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 2 hours behind San Jose.

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