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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.

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).

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.

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.

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 7% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 867 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,054, a difference of C$ 187. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Barrio Amón, and Parque Nacional. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the route average of C$ 910. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 9,088 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 716 to C$ 5,006. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 409, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 44m, compared with 11h 59m via Cancun (CUN) and 12h 29m via San Francisco (SFO).

San José is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José range from C$ 803 to C$ 1,105, with an average of C$ 910 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 803 counts as a good deal.