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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica

YVR — SJO
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 591
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 833). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,059). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada from Vancouver to Costa Rica. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,450 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,712 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,128 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,558 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

  • 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$ 187. Users have also found prices from C$ 195 and C$ 299 on WestJet and Air Canada, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 833). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,059). 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 5 airlines flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 420AverageC$ 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 451AverageC$ 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 490AverageC$ 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 730AverageC$ 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 790AverageC$ 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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