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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 144

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 February 2026.

Sat 4/47:00 a.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops29h 23m
WestJet
Sat 18/47:00 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops26h 28m
WestJet
Deal found 7/2C$ 448
Fri 17/45:00 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Sat 25/47:00 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops25h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 8/2C$ 451
Sat 25/47:00 a.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop10h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 23/58:30 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2C$ 454
Fri 10/412:10 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 24/43:27 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop22h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 459
Thu 19/27:00 a.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops28h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 4/38:35 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops28h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 466
Sun 1/33:30 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops19h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 14/33:53 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop20h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2C$ 467
Sat 2/51:35 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops15h 50m
WestJet
Sun 10/57:15 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops15h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 5/2C$ 469
Mon 6/43:45 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/46:12 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 470
Mon 23/23:30 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops19h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 7/34:53 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops19h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 476
Thu 9/412:10 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 20/43:27 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops20h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 477
Fri 6/33:00 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop15h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 11/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops16h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2C$ 753
Mon 4/58:20 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/512:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2C$ 755

Find 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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 448

One-way from

C$ 144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 880
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/4-18/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 51m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 169 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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Vancouver

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 13/5

2:20 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 05m

Liberia

Wed 27/5

1:20 p.m.-9:47 a.m.

2 stops21h 27m

C$ 454

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/3

1:50 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 05m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

7:35 a.m.-11:06 p.m.

2 stops16h 31m

C$ 466

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/3

12:25 p.m.-11:24 a.m.

2 stops20h 59m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

7:35 a.m.-11:06 p.m.

2 stops16h 31m

C$ 466

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/2

3:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops19h 40m

Liberia

Sat 7/3

4:53 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops19h 07m

C$ 476

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 26/5

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

2 stops15h 45m

Liberia

Sun 7/6

8:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

C$ 477

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 28/2

7:00 a.m.-7:31 p.m.

1 stop10h 31m

Liberia

Sun 8/3

8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop27h 30m

C$ 477

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/3

3:30 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops25h 07m

Liberia

Tue 10/3

1:20 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops22h 40m

C$ 477

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

7:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops28h 10m

Liberia

Thu 12/3

1:01 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops23h 29m

C$ 477

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/2

7:00 a.m.-4:08 p.m.

2 stops31h 08m

Liberia

Tue 10/3

7:35 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops28h 25m

C$ 477

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 26/5

3:39 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops17h 21m

Liberia

Sat 6/6

8:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

C$ 477

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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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$ 376). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 574). 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 8 February 2026.

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.

How often are flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Vancouver and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 8 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Transat,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
504 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,249 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,255 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,697 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5514 km.

  • 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$ 180. Users have also found prices from C$ 271 and C$ 375 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$ 376). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 574). 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 342AverageC$ 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 358AverageC$ 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 403AverageC$ 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 490AverageC$ 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 507AverageC$ 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 649AverageC$ 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 839AverageC$ 1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 853AverageC$ 1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 938AverageC$ 1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,598AverageC$ 1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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