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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 140

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 28 February 2026.

Mon 2/31:37 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops22h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 9/32:29 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop32h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 520
Wed 25/27:09 a.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop29h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 4/33:29 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops22h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2C$ 521
Mon 2/33:30 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops19h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 16/37:35 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops28h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 522
Sat 18/44:45 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/411:20 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 524
Sat 18/44:45 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/55:09 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 525
Sat 18/44:45 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/511:20 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 529
Sun 19/47:45 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/411:20 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 530
Sun 1/38:30 a.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 7/34:53 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops26h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2C$ 532
Mon 2/33:00 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops25h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 9/31:20 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops25h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 533
Tue 21/47:45 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/511:20 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 535
Sun 19/47:45 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/511:20 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 536
Wed 25/212:25 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops30h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 11/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop32h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 593

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 522

One-way from

C$ 140

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 878
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/4-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 06m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 172 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/4

3:00 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops20h 10m

Liberia

Thu 16/4

3:27 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops20h 21m

C$ 596

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/4

3:35 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops19h 35m

Liberia

Sat 18/4

3:27 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 08m

C$ 596

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 10/4

12:10 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 00m

Liberia

Fri 24/4

3:27 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 08m

C$ 596

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/4

12:10 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 00m

Liberia

Fri 17/4

3:27 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 08m

C$ 596

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/4

12:10 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop30h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/4

6:00 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops29h 48m

C$ 608

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/4

7:00 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

7:55 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops27h 53m

C$ 610

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/4

7:00 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops26h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

7:55 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop29h 40m

C$ 610

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 25/4

7:00 a.m.-6:19 p.m.

1 stop10h 19m

Liberia

Sat 23/5

3:27 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops30h 32m

C$ 611

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 12/4

3:35 p.m.-3:19 p.m.

1 stop22h 44m

Liberia

Mon 25/5

3:27 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

2 stops19h 24m

C$ 637

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/4

12:10 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 00m

Liberia

Wed 29/4

1:20 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops22h 28m

C$ 642

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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$ 375). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 573). 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 28 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 28 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
515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

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
515 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

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
9,362 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

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
11,367 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

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
3,276 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

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
10,757 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

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 20h 10m. 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$ 179. Users have also found prices from C$ 245 and C$ 286 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 375). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 573). 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 341AverageC$ 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 357AverageC$ 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 402AverageC$ 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 439AverageC$ 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 483AverageC$ 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 647AverageC$ 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 837AverageC$ 1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 890AverageC$ 1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 1,101AverageC$ 1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,594AverageC$ 1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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