Lowest fares from Vancouver to New York
What to know before you book Vancouver to New York
JetBlue flies nonstop from Vancouver to New York JFK, and Air Canada and United add seasonal nonstops to Newark. One-stop trips through Toronto or a US hub give many more times.
JFK, Newark or LaGuardia?
Newark is easiest for Midtown and the west side by train; JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and Long Island Rail Road. Compare all three: the cheapest airport changes by date.
Red-eye east
Overnight flights from Vancouver land in New York early in the morning. They save a hotel night, but plan a slow first day.
Preclearance
You clear US customs at YVR before boarding, so you land in New York as a domestic passenger.
Written by the Viorvo team · Updated October 2026. Airline schedules and entry rules change, so check before you book.
Vancouver to New York at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- JetBlue to JFK, plus seasonal Air Canada and United flights to Newark
- Flying time
- About 4h 55m nonstop
- Distance
- 3,905 km
- Leaving from
- Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights
- Arriving at
- JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR)
- Time difference
- New York is about 2 hours ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Vancouver to New York
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Vancouver to New York fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Vancouver to New York every morning. We have 19 days of results so far, from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $215 one way, on Oct 29, 2026 (for travel in November 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $230 to $264: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $257 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $247 over 19 days); priciest: December 2026 (median $320)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Air Canada, jetBlue, Porter Airlines Canada, WestJet
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (15 of 19 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Vancouver to New York for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: JetBlue to JFK, plus seasonal Air Canada and United flights to Newark. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Bellingham (BLI) and Seattle (SEA), across the border, are often cheaper for US trips.
- Getting to the airport in Vancouver: The Canada Line SkyTrain connects YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes.
- Arriving in New York: Compare all three airports, since Newark is often cheapest. The AirTrain plus subway or NJ Transit costs far less than a taxi.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Vancouver to New York flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Vancouver to New York?
In recent searches, round trips from Vancouver to New York started at $484 and one-way fares started at $257. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Vancouver to New York?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Vancouver and New York: JetBlue to JFK, plus seasonal Air Canada and United flights to Newark. Seasonal flights only run part of the year, so check the dates you want. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to New York?
A nonstop flight covers about 3,905 km and takes roughly 4h 55m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver to New York?
JetBlue flies nonstop to JFK, and Air Canada and United run seasonal nonstops to Newark.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to New York?
January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve New York?
New York is served by JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR). Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
What do Canadians need to travel to New York?
Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Which New York airport is best when flying from Vancouver?
It depends where you're staying. Newark is convenient for Midtown and New Jersey, JFK for Brooklyn and Queens. Compare fares to all three airports.
What's the time difference between Vancouver and New York?
New York is about 2 hours ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Vancouver to New York fares varied in your price checks?
In 19 days of daily checks (from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $230 and $264 and the lowest we saw was $215. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to New York?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month.