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Cheap flights from Vancouver to San José from C$ 279

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Tue 10/212:25 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop18h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 24/28:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 704
Sun 1/33:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops27h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 11/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops18h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 707
Fri 27/311:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/412:19 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop26h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 708
Sat 28/27:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop23h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 10/38:40 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop13h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 711
Wed 8/411:00 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop12h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/412:31 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops35h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1C$ 712
Mon 2/310:15 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
3 stops19h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/32:39 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
3 stops26h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 715
Mon 23/37:15 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 7/48:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop27h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 718
Tue 3/36:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:35 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 719
Thu 5/36:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:35 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 720
Tue 7/412:10 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop23h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 21/47:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops14h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 722
Sun 1/33:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops27h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 12/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops18h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 723

Find flight deals from Vancouver to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 707

One-way from

C$ 279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 881
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  • 1/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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Vancouver

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

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

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

7:45 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops14h 33m

C$ 707

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/3

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

1 stop18h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

7:45 a.m.-11:06 p.m.

2 stops16h 21m

C$ 707

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

3:30 p.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops27h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

5:30 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops16h 48m

C$ 707

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/4

6:00 a.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop14h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

2:08 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop21h 40m

C$ 712

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/3

12:35 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

11:13 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop26h 22m

C$ 718

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/3

3:00 p.m.-11:56 a.m.

2 stops19h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

11:35 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

2 stops27h 23m

C$ 718

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/3

12:35 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

8:45 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop27h 03m

C$ 718

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/4

7:20 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

7:55 a.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops14h 04m

C$ 722

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/4

12:10 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

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

1 stop29h 40m

C$ 722

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/3

7:15 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops15h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

5:30 a.m.-11:06 p.m.

2 stops18h 36m

C$ 723

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to San José. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver to San José, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San José (average of C$ 415). Flying from Vancouver to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 747). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver to San José?

How often are flights from Vancouver to San José delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Vancouver and San José 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 San José 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 1 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver to San José, such as Air Transat,United Airlines, andAeromexico. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

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
502 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

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
9,220 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

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.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,583 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

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
11,212 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

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
10,668 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

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 San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Vancouver?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Vancouver to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Vancouver; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Vancouver per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San José airport from Vancouver. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver to San José?

    For as low as C$ 712, United Airlines can have you in San José from Vancouver in 14h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5647 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 644, American Airlines will fly you from Vancouver to San José and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 646 and C$ 726, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to San José one-way?

    C$ 373 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 380 and C$ 391, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Vancouver to San José?

    Vancouver to San José flights have a layover in Houston most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Most Houston visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Space Center Houston, Lakewood Church, and Houston Zoo. Travelers on a layover in Houston can visit Space Center Houston, Lakewood Church, and Houston Zoo, by traveling 54.0 km, 29.9 km, and 30.4 km, respectively after landing at Houston George Bush Intcntl. Travelers can book a car rental at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about C$ 46 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Vancouver to San José flights?

    Flights departing from Vancouver and landing in San José layover in Mexico City least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to San José 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 San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San José (average of C$ 415). Flying from Vancouver to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 747). 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 7 airlines flying from Vancouver to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to San José. 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 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 644AverageC$ 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 646AverageC$ 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 726AverageC$ 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 835AverageC$ 1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 850AverageC$ 1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 935AverageC$ 1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,591AverageC$ 1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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