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C$ 261 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San José

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to San José

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Vancouver to San José.
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5:25 p.m. - 7:28 a.m.YVR-SJO
13h 03m2 stops
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2:37 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.SJO-YVR
24h 58m3 stops
C$ 558
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May
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10:30 a.m. - 7:28 a.m.YVR-SJO
19h 58m3 stops
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2:37 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.SJO-YVR
34h 33m3 stops
C$ 565
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May
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6:00 a.m. - 10:24 p.m.YVR-SJO
15h 24m1 stop
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11:59 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.SJO-YVR
24h 01m1 stop
C$ 752American Airlines
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Sat, 17 May - Thu, 26 Jun
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11:58 p.m. - 10:39 p.m.YVR-SJO
21h 41m1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.SJO-YVR
18h 25m1 stop
C$ 758United Airlines
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Mon, 23 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
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12:40 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.YVR-SJO
22h 46m2 stops
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7:55 a.m. - 9:51 a.m.SJO-YVR
26h 56m2 stops
C$ 759United Airlines
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Sat, 10 May - Tue, 20 May
American Airlines Logo
11:59 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.YVR-SJO
17h 31m2 stops
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7:40 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.SJO-YVR
16h 10m2 stops
C$ 764American Airlines
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
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12:50 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.YVR-SJO
21h 00m2 stops
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8:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.SJO-YVR
24h 00m2 stops
C$ 832Air Canada
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Mon, 19 May - Sun, 8 Jun
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12:50 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.YVR-SJO
18h 35m2 stops
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8:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.SJO-YVR
24h 00m2 stops
C$ 864Air Canada
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 28 May
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8:15 a.m. - 11:35 p.m.YVR-SJO
14h 20m3 stops
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4:20 p.m. - 10:18 p.m.SJO-YVR
30h 58m2 stops
C$ 1,416Avianca
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
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8:15 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YVR-SJO
14h 00m2 stops
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5:05 a.m. - 8:59 p.m.SJO-YVR
16h 54m2 stops
C$ 1,446Avianca
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Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Vancouver to San José, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 June, where tickets cost C$ 822 (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$ 1,479 and C$ 1,092 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 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 261
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to San José

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José was C$ 189 for a one-way ticket and C$ 404 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and San José, with Star Alliance 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, WestJet Encore or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to San José are WestJet Encore and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,109 and an overall rating of 9.2, WestJet Encore is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 831 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Vancouver to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
AeroMexico ConnectOverall score based on 74 reviews
6.6Food
7.8Crew
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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Cons: "Aeromexico has a small plane, it is extremely uncomfortable. Flight Crew are not the friendliest of all."
2.0 MediocreJaime, Apr 2021MEX - SAL
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Cons: "Aeromexico has a small plane, it is extremely uncomfortable. Flight Crew are not the friendliest of all."
Pros: "The short lines at check in."
Cons: "The communication or overall handling of the Origin airport staff with the Mexico City staff. Was told COVID test was acceptable in DGO and was not able to fly from MEX to ORD due to “invalid PCR test”"
Cons: "Just 1 person doing check inn in Mexico city, very bad service at the checking point"

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)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

Plane 3 hours late. Missed connection. No help from gate staff. App horrible. Lost connection repeatedly. No service desk. Finally got help from young girl driving cart.

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

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

Everything was good. Flight was on time, luggage pickup was quick. The staff were great. Could not ask for anything more.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

Flight was delayed bc of mechanical issue. New plane had different configuration so some seats had to be switched. They called all passengers who needed new boarding cards. They did not call us so we thought our seats were the same and fine. When we boarded they informed us our receipts had changed and we are now all sitting separate and in the back row. Both my daughters had meltdowns and started to cry and once we got on the flight, we figured out how we could sit closer to each other, but this was very upsetting.

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

Flight delayed, missed connection, had to stay overnight. Next flight instead of our business class we were booked on the very back row. Second time this had happened in 2 months.

We had a very pleasant flight with very comfortable seats and nice staff.

boarding was quick and painless. entertainment could have been better- but that's also what ipads are for.

The crew were a bit short and not as warm although they did take care of small details that I requested.

Domestic airlines have really fallen from what they used to be.

American switched my flight to a 5 hour layover then cancelled my whole reservation with no notice and refused refund. Won’t fly with them again.

WiFi didn’t work for me. as headphones didn’t work either.

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

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

There is not enough space between two chairs and raws.

Terrible. 3 missed flights and 24 hours delayed with lost bag and promised $100 compensation from United and absolutely nothing from them…

It was a lovely flight. Very attentive crew, comfortable seats, good food and entertainment. Highly recommended. Only difficulty was with their app.

Very good AC Rouge flight YYZ-TPA. Great crew, all went smoothly. Thank you!

Boarding was challenging as we had to use the stairs from the tarmac. Stairs are okay but a roller bag makes it challenging.

on time quick service but food so so and seats very small. no leg room. I think passengers should not be bringing so large carry on suitcases and should have free check in. Then boarding and unloading would be faster

Service is pretty good. Sandwiches have to be purchased but I’ve bought my own food. Seat was comfortable and various movies to chose from.

Once again our Air Canada flight was delayed! I'm hopeful competition arrives with other airlines soon and maybe they will make a better effort to be on time!

Very friendly staff. Good seats on a quick flight. Right on time.

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.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

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.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

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