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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica from C$ 232

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.

Wed 31/125:40 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop19h 05mAir Canada
Tue 13/13:55 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop20h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12C$ 625
Wed 31/123:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/12:20 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12C$ 630
Wed 31/125:40 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop19h 05mAir Canada
Sat 10/14:40 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop21h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12C$ 631
Wed 31/121:15 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops23h 30mAir Canada
Thu 15/13:55 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops26h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12C$ 638
Wed 31/1210:10 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops53h 51mWestJet
Fri 9/17:50 a.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops35h 04mWestJet
Deal found 28/12C$ 722
Wed 31/123:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/112:50 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12C$ 733
Wed 31/127:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop23h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/19:40 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop13h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/12C$ 782
Wed 31/123:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/112:50 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12C$ 820
Tue 30/1212:35 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/12:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12C$ 856
Sat 27/127:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop23h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/16:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/12C$ 857
Tue 30/129:20 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop11h 55mAir Canada
Tue 13/18:35 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop14h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12C$ 961
Tue 30/121:55 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop30h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/12:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops29h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,048

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 433

One-way from

C$ 232

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,367

Good round-trip deal

C$ 646 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 342 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 53m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

7:15 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops21h 22m

Liberia

Sun 1/2

2:01 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops23h 29m

C$ 433

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 24/1

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

1 stop10h 31m

Liberia

Tue 10/2

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

2 stops14h 43m

C$ 436

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

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$ 444

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/3

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

1 stop21h 05m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

11:50 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

1 stop27h 08m

C$ 444

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/3

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

2 stops19h 40m

Liberia

Wed 11/3

11:50 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops24h 10m

C$ 444

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 28/2

7:15 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops21h 22m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

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

2 stops22h 40m

C$ 444

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

3:00 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops25h 37m

Liberia

Sat 14/3

3:53 p.m.-6:03 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

C$ 444

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

12:35 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 35m

Liberia

Thu 12/3

1:01 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops22h 59m

C$ 444

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/3

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

2 stops19h 40m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

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

2 stops22h 40m

C$ 444

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/2

7:00 a.m.-11:37 a.m.

3 stops26h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

2:50 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

C$ 623

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of C$ 421). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Intl 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 December 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Transat,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
485 reviews
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Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

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
7.7
Good
485 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

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
9,113 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

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
11,070 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

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
3,222 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

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
10,562 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

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.

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

    A quick flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica can take about 21h 22m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 433. Airlines will cover a distance of 5514 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 180. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of C$ 421). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Intl to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 358AverageC$ 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 449AverageC$ 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 475AverageC$ 1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 487AverageC$ 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 517AverageC$ 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 539AverageC$ 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 649AverageC$ 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 803AverageC$ 1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 972AverageC$ 1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,597AverageC$ 1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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