Cheap flights from New York JFK to Vancouver International from $216
Updated 2026-09-03
2442 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 19m with 7 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Vancouver International (YVR). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International is 13 km south of downtown Vancouver, with the Canada Line SkyTrain running from the airport's underground station directly to downtown in 26 minutes for CA$10.95 (off-peak CA$5.05). Fares from US West Coast hubs are competitive with mid-distance domestic prices. Peak demand is summer (July–August) and ski-season weekends (December–March); January–February sees the cheapest fares.
Who flies JFK to YVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 5h 19m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 19m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 19m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 19m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 5h 19m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 5h 19m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 5h 19m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
New York to Vancouver FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Vancouver International (YVR) take approximately 5h 19m for the 2442-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Vancouver International (YVR): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No eTA required for US citizens, but a US passport (or NEXUS card / Enhanced Driver License) is required for air travel. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Vancouver International (YVR) is the primary international airport for Vancouver. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.