San Jose (SJO) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,512
miles
5,651
kilometers
3,052
nautical miles

🕐 7h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (328°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,512 5,619
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,512 5,619
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,512 5,268
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,512 5,268
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,512 7,024
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,512 5,268
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?

This long-haul flight covers 3,512 miles across 8 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SJO to YVR route connects San Jose, Costa Rica with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 3,512 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Costa Rica to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 328° from San Jose. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 3,512 miles (5,651 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SJO to YVR typically take around 7h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,512 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.