San Jose to Kamloops flights
Kamloops lies 1,487 km (924 mi) north of San Jose, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Jose | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 997,368 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | SJC, 4 km out | YKA, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kamloops
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Jose
San Jose is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 51 km), San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 53 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 37 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 74 km), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 84 km).
Arriving in Kamloops
Kamloops is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (regional) | YKA | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,000 ft | 1,133 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kamloops from San Jose?
1,487 km (924 mi) in a straight line, north of San Jose.
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Kamloops by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Jose and Kamloops?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Jose to Kamloops flights?
Typically Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA).
What currency do I need in Kamloops?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.