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Flights from Vancouver to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Vancouver to San Jose. 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
Vancouver to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey9h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Vancouver to San Jose
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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YVR Mexico City (MEX) SJO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Avianca Costa Rica
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YVR Los Angeles (LAX) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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YVR Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
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YVR Denver (DEN) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
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YVR Houston (IAH) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: United Airlines
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YVR San Francisco (SFO) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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
- +2hSan Jose vs Vancouver
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- YVR → SJO
Flights from Vancouver to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Vancouver to San Jose?
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 Vancouver to San Jose?
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 Vancouver and San Jose?
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 Vancouver and San Jose?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
