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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 258

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 583

One-way from

C$ 258

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 944
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 5/6-14/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 59m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
21/6
  • 21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 37m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 191 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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 29 April 2025.

Thu 5/64:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops18h 54mWestJet
Sat 14/61:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops22h 05mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 583
Wed 3/910:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/911:20 a.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 650
Wed 3/96:51 a.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/92:05 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops23h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 669
Tue 29/47:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/53:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops23h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 712
Mon 5/57:45 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/52:48 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 715
Tue 27/56:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/61:06 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 728
Fri 9/56:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 13/51:50 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 750
Sun 12/103:00 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/107:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops26h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 757
Mon 24/117:35 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops15h 17mDelta
Wed 10/127:00 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops17h 23mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 800
Thu 17/711:55 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop12h 18mWestJet Encore
Wed 17/912:50 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops24h 40mWestJet Encore
Deal found 28/4C$ 843
Wed 8/1012:40 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops21h 15mAir Canada
Thu 23/107:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop32h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,063
Sat 10/511:45 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop12h 20mWestJet Encore
Mon 19/52:05 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop21h 44mWestJet Encore
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,110

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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 29 April 2025.
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Vancouver

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/6

4:30 p.m.-12:24 p.m.

2 stops18h 54m

Liberia

Sat 14/6

1:25 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops22h 05m

C$ 583

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/9

10:30 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

2 stops30h 38m

Liberia

Tue 30/9

11:20 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops13h 38m

C$ 650

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/9

6:51 a.m.-1:01 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

Liberia

Tue 30/9

2:05 p.m.-12:58 p.m.

2 stops23h 53m

C$ 669

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/5

7:00 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

2 stops26h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

2:48 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

3 stops32h 37m

C$ 719

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 27/5

6:00 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/6

1:06 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

2 stops18h 11m

C$ 728

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/5

6:00 a.m.-10:17 p.m.

1 stop15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

1:50 p.m.-10:49 a.m.

1 stop21h 59m

C$ 750

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 12/10

3:00 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

1:30 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

2 stops21h 21m

C$ 757

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/6

5:30 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 55m

Liberia

Tue 1/7

3:25 p.m.-6:18 p.m.

2 stops27h 53m

C$ 805

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 17/7

11:55 p.m.-1:13 p.m.

1 stop12h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

12:50 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 843

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/10

12:40 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

7:55 a.m.-3:43 p.m.

1 stop32h 48m

C$ 1,063

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 29 April 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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, AeroMexico Connect and United 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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 308. Users have also found prices from C$ 326 and C$ 399 on American Airlines and United 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 455AverageC$ 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 482AverageC$ 1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 523AverageC$ 780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 531AverageC$ 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 532AverageC$ 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 569AverageC$ 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 629AverageC$ 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 679AverageC$ 1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 733AverageC$ 1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 854AverageC$ 1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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