San Jose (SJC) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 820
miles
1,319
kilometers
712
nautical miles

🕐 2h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 N (356°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
820 1,312
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
820 1,312
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
820 1,230
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
820 1,230
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
820 1,640
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
820 1,230
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between San Jose and Vancouver earns you 1,640 base miles - that's 7% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The SJC to YVR route connects San Jose, United States with Vancouver, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 820 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 356° from San Jose.

🛫 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 820 miles (1,319 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SJC to YVR typically take around 2h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 820 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.