Flying from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Check out your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Vancouver.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Vancouver to SJC. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to SJC flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Consider booking a hotel near SJC if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight.
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Jose. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Right now, ₹ 14,502 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 24,500. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to SJC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit San Jose. August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to SJC flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation are leading attractions which should feature on every San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres east to Fresno to tick off its popular sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Sacramento is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of San Jose. No journey is complete without seeing Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
