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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 199

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
25 Feb — 4 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 26 January 2026.

Wed 4/23:00 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops25h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 2/38:35 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 431
Sat 28/23:00 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops25h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 7/34:53 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop19h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 433
Sat 21/23:30 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop22h 38m
United Airlines
Sat 7/34:53 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops19h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 434
Sat 21/23:30 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop22h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 2/38:35 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 436
Sun 29/312:10 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 15/411:49 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop27h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 444
Fri 10/43:35 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
1 stop22h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 24/43:25 p.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops20h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 445
Thu 16/45:55 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops11h 25m
WestJet
Sun 26/47:15 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop10h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 26/1C$ 449
Sat 11/45:55 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops11h 05m
WestJet
Sun 10/57:05 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop10h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 24/1C$ 451
Mon 13/43:35 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops19h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 22/411:49 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
2 stops23h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 452
Sat 25/43:15 p.m.
YVR
-
LIR
2 stops19h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 23/58:40 a.m.
LIR
-
YVR
1 stop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 453
Mon 2/27:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop23h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 6/22:20 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops25h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 688
Mon 13/48:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop14h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/412:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop14h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 689

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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 431

One-way from

C$ 199

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 866
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/2-2/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 23m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/2

8:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 40m

Liberia

Mon 2/3

8:35 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops38h 43m

C$ 431

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 15/2

8:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 40m

Liberia

Sat 28/2

8:35 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 434

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/2

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

2 stops25h 07m

Liberia

Wed 11/3

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

2 stops16h 31m

C$ 436

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/3

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

2 stops22h 35m

Liberia

Thu 26/3

7:35 a.m.-6:03 p.m.

2 stops35h 28m

C$ 436

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 21/2

3:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops20h 10m

Liberia

Sat 7/3

4:53 p.m.-5:03 p.m.

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 436

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/3

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

2 stops22h 35m

Liberia

Thu 26/3

7:35 a.m.-6:03 p.m.

2 stops35h 28m

C$ 436

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/3

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

2 stops31h 08m

Liberia

Sun 8/3

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

1 stop27h 30m

C$ 436

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 10/4

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

2 stops19h 35m

Liberia

Fri 24/4

3:25 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops30h 34m

C$ 444

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/4

3:35 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 50m

Liberia

Thu 16/4

3:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

C$ 444

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/2

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

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

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

1 stop13h 38m

C$ 688

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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$ 418). 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 26 January 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 26 January 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
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
501 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
9,200 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
11,189 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
3,249 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
10,656 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.0

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 26h 40m. 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$ 272 and C$ 376 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$ 418). 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 26 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 343AverageC$ 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 359AverageC$ 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 366AverageC$ 1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 404AverageC$ 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 516AverageC$ 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 531AverageC$ 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 650AverageC$ 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 840AverageC$ 1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 940AverageC$ 1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,601AverageC$ 1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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