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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 260

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Vancouver to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 543

One-way from

C$ 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 778
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/7-3/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 35h 11m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 34m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 185 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Wed 23/75:15 p.m.YVR - LIR
3 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/83:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops19h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 543
Fri 8/86:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops32h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sun 17/84:58 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops26h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 585
Fri 13/68:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops14h 54mWestJet
Fri 20/61:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops22h 17mWestJet
Deal found 12/6C$ 593
Wed 6/86:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops30h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/82:26 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops33h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 608
Fri 5/96:00 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/97:25 a.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 664
Fri 25/77:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
3 stops18h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/87:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 746
Tue 12/83:15 p.m.YVR - SJO
3 stops20h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 20/88:37 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop32h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 753
Fri 29/86:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/97:21 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 771
Fri 12/98:15 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops14h 00mAvianca
Sat 27/98:00 p.m.SJO - YVR
3 stops22h 26mAvianca
Deal found 10/6C$ 807
Mon 4/81:17 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops33h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 13/812:50 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops18h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 816
Fri 26/912:40 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops21h 15mAir Canada
Mon 13/107:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop27h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6C$ 920
Sun 14/128:10 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops14h 45mAir Canada
Sat 31/13:00 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops23h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6C$ 956

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Vancouver

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 23/7

5:15 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

3 stops15h 45m

Liberia

Sun 3/8

3:25 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

2 stops19h 26m

C$ 543

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/8

6:00 a.m.-3:53 p.m.

2 stops32h 53m

Liberia

Sat 16/8

10:00 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops14h 58m

C$ 585

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/8

6:00 a.m.-1:26 p.m.

2 stops30h 26m

Liberia

Sat 16/8

2:26 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 34m

C$ 608

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/9

6:00 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

2 stops11h 20m

Liberia

Fri 19/9

7:25 a.m.-5:36 p.m.

1 stop11h 11m

C$ 664

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/9

7:05 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops16h 16m

Liberia

Fri 19/9

7:25 a.m.-7:38 p.m.

2 stops13h 13m

C$ 696

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/7

7:30 p.m.-3:13 p.m.

3 stops18h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/8

7:30 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

3 stops41h 40m

C$ 746

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/8

3:15 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

3 stops20h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/8

8:37 a.m.-3:54 p.m.

1 stop32h 17m

C$ 753

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 29/8

6:00 a.m.-6:15 p.m.

1 stop11h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/9

7:21 a.m.-10:41 a.m.

1 stop28h 20m

C$ 771

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 4/8

1:17 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops33h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/8

12:50 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

2 stops18h 27m

C$ 816

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/7

12:40 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops21h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/7

8:00 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop12h 35m

C$ 952

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Vancouver with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 291. Users have also found prices from C$ 298 and C$ 343 on WestJet and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 342AverageC$ 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 475AverageC$ 1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 516AverageC$ 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 522AverageC$ 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 525AverageC$ 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 552AverageC$ 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 640AverageC$ 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 716AverageC$ 1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 843AverageC$ 1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 937AverageC$ 1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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