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Flight deals from San Jose International to Vancouver

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose International Airport to Vancouver? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $543. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.$464 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Vancouver.$543 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $543, select.
Vancouver.$562 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $562, select.
Vancouver.$584 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $584, select.
Vancouver.$599 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $599, select.
Vancouver.$601 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $601, select.
Vancouver.$642 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $642, select.
Vancouver.$643 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.
Vancouver.$671 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $671, select.
Vancouver.$682 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $682, select.
Vancouver.$682 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $682, select.
Vancouver.$700 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $700, select.
Vancouver.$801 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.
Vancouver.$891 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $891, select.
Vancouver.$933 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $933, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Vancouver

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to Vancouver flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from $933
Jun
from $543
Jul
from $464
Aug
from $601
Sep
from $584
Oct
from $642
Nov
from $891
Dec
from $682
Jan
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Feb
from $682
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Alternative San Jose International to Vancouver routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Jose International to Vancouver? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Vancouver Coal Harbour

3km from central Vancouver
Closest
from $1,527
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Vancouver International

10km from central Vancouver
Cheapest
from $464
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Sechelt

51km from central Vancouver
from $1,373
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Ganges Harbor

54km from central Vancouver
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Nanaimo

60km from central Vancouver
from $1,440
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Nanaimo Harbour

61km from central Vancouver
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Abbotsford

61km from central Vancouver
from $978
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San Jose to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$464
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from San Jose International to Vancouver: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Vancouver: Vancouver Coal Harbour, Vancouver International, Sechelt, Ganges Harbor, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, and Abbotsford.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose International to Vancouver is $464. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose International to Vancouver. But we found flights with one or more stops from $464.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from San Jose International to Vancouver.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Vancouver is usually July.
If you're flying from San Jose International Airport, the cheapest airport near Vancouver is Vancouver International – which is 9.7 km away from the centre of Vancouver. We've found flights into this airport from $464.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to Vancouver on Monday, 20 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose International Airport and Vancouver. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. August is typically the warmest month in Vancouver, when it usually averages around 20°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver.

Travelling from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Vancouver: what you need to know

  • San Jose (the location of San Jose Mineta International Airport) and Vancouver share the same timezone — UTC-8.

  • For a relaxed start to your SJC to Vancouver flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from SJC to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • Portland International Airport (PDX)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SJC:

  • 83% of flights departing from San Jose Mineta International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SJC.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Vancouver

  • $219 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver flight. A return plane ticket right now is $464. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from SJC to Vancouver. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver ticket.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SJC to Vancouver.

  • Save on your flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver. Book one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your flight from SJC to Vancouver.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • Once your flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH).

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 10 minutes.

  • Following your SJC to Vancouver flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CXH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • In general, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH as soon as you've confirmed your plans.

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is about 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share after your flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver.

  • Public transport can take you there in roughly 2 hours 30 minutes.

  • Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by staying at a hotel near YXX after your SJC to Vancouver flight. Unwind after a day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:

  • If you're searching for a specific make or model, book your ride from YXX around one week ahead of your flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better deal.

Best time to go to Vancouver

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, head to Vancouver in January.

  • When booking your San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SJC to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Vancouver

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Vancouver, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:

  • Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Downtown Vancouver.

Explore more of Canada

  • Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of Canada, consider Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park are among its highlights.

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