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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 707
Typical prices: C$ 790-C$ 1,062
American Airlines
Tue 3/11Wed 20/1
YVR - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 374
Typical prices: C$ 405-C$ 558
Air Canada
Thu 27/8
YVR - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from C$ 707 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 577 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San José (YVR-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to San José

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan
American Airlines Logo
1:15 p.m. - 12:01 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
21h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:38 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
17h 37m
1 stop
C$ 707American Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
United Airlines Logo
4:20 p.m. - 5:16 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
23h 56m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
13h 55m
1 stop
C$ 708United Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
United Airlines Logo
4:20 p.m. - 5:16 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
23h 56m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:15 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
22h 20m
2 stops
C$ 708United Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Air Canada Logo
7:30 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
11h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:10 a.m. - 6:43 a.m.
SJO
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YVR
24h 33m
2 stops
C$ 733Air Canada
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Air Canada Logo
7:30 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
11h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:10 a.m. - 6:43 a.m.
SJO
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YVR
24h 33m
2 stops
C$ 735Air Canada
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.
YVR
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SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
30h 55m
2 stops
C$ 750Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
YVR
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SJO
32h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
30h 55m
2 stops
C$ 750Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
American Airlines Logo
1:37 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
23h 23m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:20 a.m. - 11:37 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
18h 17m
2 stops
C$ 752American Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Avianca Logo
8:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.
YVR
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SJO
13h 30m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
5:00 a.m. - 8:18 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
16h 18m
2 stops
C$ 795Avianca
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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8:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.
YVR
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SJO
13h 30m
3 stops
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5:00 a.m. - 8:18 p.m.
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16h 18m
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C$ 795Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 819 and C$ 1,075 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 707 on American Airlines (3 Nov–20 Jan).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José is October, where tickets cost C$ 826 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,193 and C$ 1,101 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

C$ 374
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Vancouver to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to San José flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at the airport in Costa Rica?

    If you wish to purchase local Costa Rican currency upon arrival, head to Global Exchange which provides this service and has a few locations throughout the airport. Global Exchange can be found in the airport lobby, the general boarding area, the gated area next to Gate 9 and the baggage claim area. Most locations are open 24h a day. Please note that US Dollars are also accepted in most tourist areas within Costa Rica.

  • How much is a taxi from the airport?

    There are 3 official taxi companies that operate from the airport. These are Gorila Airport Taxi, Taxi Unidos and Coopetranstura. Their cars are recognizable by their orange colour and taxis are available 24h a day from outside the terminal building. They can get you to any destination within Costa Rica. A taxi ride to the San Jose downtown area should cost around ₡16,000 (about C$ 35).

  • Can I rent a car from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    If you are looking to rent a car upon arrival, you will find the car rental desks located in the main arrivals hall after you go through customs. You will find most of the major international companies at the airport such as Budget, Alamo, NU Car Rentals, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National, and most operate from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at San José Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    If you wish to stay close to the airport after your flight from Vancouver to San José, you will find 3 accommodation options located nearby. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San José Airport, Holiday Inn Express San José Costa Rica Airport and Courtyard San José Airport Alajuela are all within 5min from the terminal, and they all offer a free airport shuttle any time of the day.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José was C$ 374 for a one-way ticket and C$ 707 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to San José?

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from Vancouver Intl. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to San José?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and San José, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Vancouver?

    Houston is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Vancouver to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to San José, Air Transat or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to San José are Air Transat and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,134 and an overall rating of 7.8, Air Transat is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 906 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José

  • Travellers who arrive hungry after long flights from Vancouver to San José will find multiple food options throughout San José Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). In particular, Café Lavazza, in the public area of the airport, and Bar Imperial and Brioche Doree, in the gated area, are open 24h a day.
  • Treat yourself to a massage upon arrival at Spa Mioderma, which has locations next to Gate 5 and Gate 10 of San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. Both locations are open from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm and offer massages, facials and nail treatments.
  • If you would like to use public transportation to get to your accommodation from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport, you will find the bus stop located a few minutes’ walk from the terminal. There are buses to the downtown areas of Alajuela, San José and Heredia, with a single bus fare costing ₡660 (about C$ 1.50).
  • Those who would like to freshen up before their flight can do so at one of the airport lounges in the gated area of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), or at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, which is located in the public area of the airport and offers access to their showers, spa and sauna for a fee.
  • If you’re looking for a way to pass the time before your flight from Vancouver to San José, head to levels 3 and 4 of Vancouver International Airport’s international terminal. There you can check out 2 large aquariums that are home to many local and indigenous sea creatures and jellyfish.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver to San José

 
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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 568 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.8Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.0Boarding
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The flight was terrible based off the temperature in the plane and the air smelled so stale and gross. I have never wanted to hosed lore in my life after I got off. The food was disgusting and seemingly low quality. The staff was friendly. The bathrooms were so gross after a couple of hours. I will definitely never book with them again.

2.0 MediocreMirjam, Jul 2026
YYZ - AMS
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The flight was terrible based off the temperature in the plane and the air smelled so stale and gross. I have never wanted to hosed lore in my life after I got off. The food was disgusting and seemingly low quality. The staff was friendly. The bathrooms were so gross after a couple of hours. I will definitely never book with them again.

The crew was great. There was no entertainment and the internet wasn't working. We sat in the run way for a LONG time which is always so upsetting. The seats are very close together and the flights are completely full which makes for a tough flight. Flying is just an uncomfortable experience.

Very kind crew. Vegetarian food better than usual. Prompt take off. Entertainment worked well. Could always do with more room!

I liked the reliability. I liked less the chair comfort...

The dinner was bland and boring, but the economy seats were surprisingly comfortable. The flight was very packed.

I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

Compagnie efficace et bons prix. Les sièges en classe club pourraient être plus confortables.

I think as another discount flyer they stepped up the bar. I think they should stay around for awhile

We boarded the plane and were about to take off when we were notified that the tires had to be checked. Upon inspection, they were found to need replacement, so the entire plane had to be deboarded. After we exited the plane, United staff forced us to stay in the gate area by posting "Do Not Exit" signs on the doors connecting the gate area to the terminal. Many of us had already rebooked our flights and had no checked bags, but they told us we could not leave. This seemed inappropriate to hold people under false pretenses. When the agent told us we could leave, I asked them to please take down the "Do Not Exit" signs, as they were misleading. The agent refused, and I told them that it didn't feel right to hold people like that.

Friendly crew, but we were delayed for more than an hour and had to change planes due to maintenance issues.

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

Not as good as expected Air Can needs to improve totally rated on internet as worst

This may have been the hottest cabin temperatures I have experienced on any flight prior to take off lasting for approximately 30 minutes. I am not typically one to complain but I was genuinely worried about the health of several passengers on the flight due to the extreme temperatures including a small toddler.

I got bumped by Qantas to American Airlines incurring a 6 hr layover at lax. I was not happy

Air conditioning was out for about 15 minutes that made it uncomfortable. WiFi went out halfway into the flight. Flight was about 45 minutes late.

Delayed due to weather in Dallas (arriving flight arrived late), then boarded the plane only to deboard immediately afterwards, tire needed to be replaced. Flight supposed to depart at 6:15pm but departed at 9:35pm.

Meals were not so good. Snack between the meals was very bad. Like Japan Airlines, they could eliminate the snack and make the second meal much better.

Baggage allowances are terrible and the experience of only being allowed one bag and paying so much to take sporting equipment to a known ski area should be addressed.

The flight was on time and crew were nice, seats were tight and there was entertainment available

They cancelled my flight and downgraded me to economy and only gave me $250 for the downgrade

The luggage was completely damaged. It was ripped at the corner and the lock was stuck. We had to rip it open.

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

Flight was delayed twice which made our arrival extremely late (actually into next day). Not an easy travel. But when we requested assistance for boarding we were really impressed with how they helped us! Strongly praise their assistance.

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

For boarding, after family with youngsters, you should have 65 and over. Whatever rules, enforce them. It’s frustrating for those who respect them to see aggressive people rush to the gate out of turn…

A snack would have been nice instead of having to buy food.

The plane was new. Should give more options on food.

No food other than a tiny snack. The flight is too long for not having a more substantial food option, other than buying the overprices and mostly non-plant-based options from the menu.

It was a refreshing experience from the past few times I have travelled with Air Canada.

rerouted on red eye. arrived 9 hours late with no luggage. still missing after 3 days. up to 45 day to deal with it. SHAME

The crew is super friendly and helpful , boarding was quick and easy , the prices are too high for a an airline that doesn’t provide complementary meals or snacks for long flights

The flight crew was nice and courteous. The food was terrible. There are no in-flight entertainment services, the plane is outdated and dilapidated, and the flight is delayed. Both from Newark and Montreal. Too bad.

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

Avianca flights to Galapagos and back and well organized and on time.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

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