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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 231

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
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 14 December 2025.

Thu 11/1212:05 a.m.YVR - LIR
Nonstop7h 16mWestJet
Fri 19/1210:30 a.m.LIR - YVR
Nonstop8h 01mWestJet
Deal found 11/12C$ 545
Sun 14/127:15 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/14:53 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12C$ 598
Fri 12/125:45 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1210:30 a.m.LIR - YVR
Nonstop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 606
Sun 14/123:00 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/311:50 a.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop31h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 638
Sun 14/127:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops21h 58mWestJet
Sun 21/127:50 a.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop16h 55mWestJet
Deal found 13/12C$ 642
Mon 15/127:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops21h 58mWestJet
Sun 21/124:00 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop18h 33mWestJet
Deal found 11/12C$ 644
Wed 31/128:30 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/19:40 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop27h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12C$ 716
Wed 31/128:30 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop29h 00mAvianca
Thu 29/18:05 p.m.SJO - YVR
3 stops23h 07mAvianca
Deal found 12/12C$ 763
Thu 11/127:15 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop11h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/129:40 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop13h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 779
Sun 14/123:00 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1212:35 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12C$ 856
Mon 15/123:00 p.m.YVR - SJO
3 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/126:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop15h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12C$ 892

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 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 505

One-way from

C$ 231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,358
16/1-26/1
  • 16/1-26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 02m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 191 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Vancouver

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/1

7:00 a.m.-8:32 a.m.

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/1

9:40 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 650

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/1

12:25 p.m.-8:32 a.m.

1 stop18h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/1

9:40 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop13h 38m

C$ 650

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/1

7:15 p.m.-6:16 p.m.

2 stops21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/1

8:45 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops14h 33m

C$ 650

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/1

7:00 a.m.-8:32 a.m.

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

6:30 a.m.-6:03 p.m.

2 stops13h 33m

C$ 650

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

7:15 p.m.-8:32 a.m.

1 stop11h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/1

6:30 a.m.-6:03 p.m.

2 stops13h 33m

C$ 650

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

7:15 p.m.-6:16 p.m.

2 stops21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

8:45 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops14h 33m

C$ 651

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 28/1

7:00 a.m.-8:32 a.m.

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

6:30 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops16h 48m

C$ 651

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/1

7:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops28h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

9:40 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop13h 38m

C$ 651

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 25/1

3:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops20h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

6:30 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops16h 48m

C$ 651

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/1

7:35 p.m.-6:01 p.m.

3 stops20h 26m

Liberia

Thu 29/1

11:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

3 stops27h 10m

C$ 669

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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$ 441). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 576). 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 14 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14 December 2025.
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
7.8
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
482 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,201 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,522 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

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 and Alaska Airlines fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica in about 20h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5514 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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$ 240. Users have also found prices from C$ 261 and C$ 318 on United Airlines and Alaska 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$ 441). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 576). 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 14 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 361AverageC$ 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 452AverageC$ 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 479AverageC$ 1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 491AverageC$ 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 521AverageC$ 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 545AverageC$ 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 765AverageC$ 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 809AverageC$ 1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 979AverageC$ 1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,510AverageC$ 1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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