Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José from C$ 324

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 March 2026.

Thu 28/511:10 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops20h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 3/68:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop17h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/3C$ 757
Fri 5/67:30 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop12h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 11/67:40 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop27h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/3C$ 760
Mon 7/121:32 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops22h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 14/126:20 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop16h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 761
Tue 14/48:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/42:20 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops38h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 764
Sat 29/89:40 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 40m
Air Canada
Sat 19/97:40 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops24h 33m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/3C$ 766
Sat 24/101:00 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 15m
Air Canada
Fri 6/118:35 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop13h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/3C$ 770
Wed 27/56:00 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop27h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 2/68:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops24h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/3C$ 772
Sat 29/810:15 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 18/98:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops25h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/3C$ 773
Thu 16/46:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/512:38 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops37h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 774

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 9 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 757

One-way from

C$ 324

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,040
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/5-3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 54m total
  • Vancouver to San José
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Vancouver to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 169 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 22/8

3:35 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops19h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

1:25 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

2 stops34h 57m

C$ 798

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 22/8

5:25 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/8

7:55 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops27h 53m

C$ 798

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 11/4

3:35 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops19h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

11:13 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops24h 35m

C$ 800

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 28/4

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

1 stop21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/5

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

2 stops38h 04m

C$ 800

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/4

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

2 stops13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

8:45 a.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop13h 14m

C$ 804

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/4

12:40 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops20h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

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

1 stop26h 22m

C$ 804
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 4/5

7:20 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

8:45 a.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop13h 14m

C$ 806

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/6

11:58 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop9h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/6

12:30 a.m.-6:18 p.m.

2 stops18h 48m

C$ 811

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 30/3

3:35 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops17h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

7:55 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops27h 53m

C$ 830
Cheapest one-way

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 3/5

11:10 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

C$ 345

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 373). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 745). 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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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 9 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Transat,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José. 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

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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

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

    Located just 14.1 km from the city centre, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from Vancouver Intl. Booking flights from Vancouver Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Vancouver Intl from 6 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in 19h 46m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Vancouver Intl Airport and San José is about 5647 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José round-trip from C$ 476. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from C$ 621, and United Airlines, from C$ 724. You may be able to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José are American Airlines (C$ 372), United Airlines (C$ 382), and Air Canada (C$ 399).

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 373). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 745). 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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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 476AverageC$ 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 621AverageC$ 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 724AverageC$ 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 832AverageC$ 1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 850AverageC$ 1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 1,069AverageC$ 1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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