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Flight deals from San Jose to Vancouver

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Vancouver? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $444. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.$398 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.
Vancouver.$444 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $444, select.
Vancouver.$575 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $575, select.
Vancouver.$605 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.
Vancouver.$648 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $648, select.
Vancouver.$667 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $667, select.
Vancouver.$678 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.
Vancouver.$709 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $709, select.
Vancouver.$710 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $710, select.
Vancouver.$713 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $713, select.
Vancouver.$745 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $745, select.
Vancouver.$759 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.
Vancouver.$763 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $763, select.
Vancouver.$795 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $795, select.
Vancouver.$854 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $854, select.
Vancouver.$856 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Vancouver

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Vancouver flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $930
Aug
from $444
Sep
from $398
Oct
from $575
Nov
from $713
Dec
from $648
Jan
from $795
Feb
from $710
Mar
from $745
Apr
from $759
May
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Alternative San Jose to Vancouver routes

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

Vancouver Coal Harbour

3km from central Vancouver
Closest
from $846
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Vancouver International

10km from central Vancouver
Cheapest
from $398
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Sechelt

52km from central Vancouver
from $897
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Ganges Harbor

54km from central Vancouver
from $770
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Nanaimo

60km from central Vancouver
from $1,551
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Nanaimo Harbour

61km from central Vancouver
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Abbotsford

61km from central Vancouver
from $827
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San Jose to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$398
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from San Jose 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 to Vancouver is $398. 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 to Vancouver. But we found flights with one or more stops from $398.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Jose to Vancouver.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Vancouver is usually September.
If you're flying from San Jose, 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 $398.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Vancouver on Thursday, 17 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose 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 July, the average temperature is usually around 17°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Vancouver is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from San Jose to Vancouver: what you need to know

  • Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in San Jose. San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Vancouver jetting off from here.

  • Vancouver has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).

  • Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as San Jose.

  • To ensure you get on your San Jose to Vancouver flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Vancouver

  • To pick up cheap San Jose to Vancouver flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from San Jose to Vancouver.

  • Finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Vancouver couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Save on your San Jose to Vancouver flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from San Jose

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing San Jose to Vancouver flights leaving from San Jose International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • Portland Airport (PDX)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near San Jose International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Jose to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • San Jose International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SJC make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Arriving in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from San Jose to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your travel date.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)

  • Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. After your flight from San Jose to Vancouver, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

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

  • After your flight from San Jose to Vancouver, rest your head at a hotel close to CXH. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Generally, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH the moment you know your dates.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • Step off your flight from San Jose to Vancouver and go straight to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey time is around 2 hours 30 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel close to YXX. Get settled at one of these stays after your San Jose to Vancouver flight:

  • Whether you'd like a zippy compact for solo travel or a spacious SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the ideal Abbotsford Airport rental car for your needs. Explore the range of wheels available from names such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.

  • If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from YXX about one week before your flight from San Jose to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better deal.

Best time to go to Vancouver

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Jose to Vancouver. August is the most popular month for a trip to Vancouver. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your San Jose to Vancouver tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from San Jose to Vancouver in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Vancouver

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from San Jose to Vancouver:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

  • Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 27 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of Canada, consider Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are among the biggest draws.

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