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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José from C$ 346

YVR — SJO
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San José

Mon 7/910:30 p.m. -
2 stops22h 30m
Wed 30/97:10 a.m. -
2 stops24h 33m
Deal found 17/8C$ 694
Sun 11/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop23h 15m
Tue 27/108:40 a.m. -
1 stop13h 39m
Deal found 18/8C$ 707
Wed 2/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 25m
Wed 9/1211:55 p.m. -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 16/8C$ 713
Thu 12/111:50 p.m. -
1 stop32h 00m
Sat 21/119:20 a.m. -
2 stops24h 32m
Deal found 17/8C$ 718
Mon 7/1212:45 p.m. -
1 stop33h 55m
Mon 14/128:45 a.m. -
2 stops18h 03m
Deal found 17/8C$ 722
Wed 4/112:00 p.m. -
2 stops19h 25m
Wed 18/119:40 a.m. -
1 stop14h 39m
Deal found 14/8C$ 723
Sun 1/114:08 p.m. -
2 stops19h 14m
Thu 12/118:45 a.m. -
2 stops15h 34m
Deal found 18/8C$ 726
Sun 11/1012:10 p.m. -
1 stop30h 27m
Tue 27/107:45 a.m. -
3 stops28h 45m
Deal found 18/8C$ 727
Wed 4/118:55 a.m. -
1 stop11h 35m
Wed 18/118:45 a.m. -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 17/8C$ 732
Wed 2/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 25m
Mon 7/1211:55 p.m. -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 16/8C$ 744
Sun 15/112:10 p.m. -
2 stops30h 20m
Tue 17/118:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 11m
Deal found 15/8C$ 745
Tue 17/1110:30 p.m. -
2 stops33h 05m
Fri 20/114:15 p.m. -
2 stops32h 24m
Deal found 17/8C$ 754

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José

Round-trip from

C$ 694

One-way from

C$ 346

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 855
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/9-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 03m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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28/10
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/11

4:08 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops17h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

9:40 a.m.-11:19 p.m.

1 stop14h 39m

C$ 726

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/2

4:00 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

2 stops19h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/2

2:25 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops23h 01m

C$ 727

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/10

12:10 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop30h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

7:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

3 stops28h 45m

C$ 727

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 1/2

4:00 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

2 stops19h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/2

1:25 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops24h 01m

C$ 759

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/10

2:55 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops44h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

2 stops29h 45m

C$ 759

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/11

2:00 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

2 stops21h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

12:35 p.m.-2:43 p.m.

2 stops27h 08m

C$ 762

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/12

8:20 p.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops22h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/12

8:45 a.m.-1:22 p.m.

3 stops29h 37m

C$ 762

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/12

4:15 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

2:20 p.m.-1:22 p.m.

3 stops24h 02m

C$ 762

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 29/11

1:36 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops19h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

9:40 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 55m

C$ 763

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/10

3:08 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

2 stops20h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/10

1:25 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

3 stops23h 05m

C$ 776

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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?

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 61 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 813). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,165). 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 Intl Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Vancouver Intl Airport to San José flights typically cost between C$ 808 and C$ 1,173 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 694 on Air Canada (7 Sep-30 Sep).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
573 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus
Air Transat
7.8
Good
573 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,104 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,963 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,505 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,542 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus

Related info for your journey

  • 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 5 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 17h 17m. 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$ 691. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 740, and United Airlines, from C$ 745. You may be able to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José for 27% 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 Air Canada (C$ 355), American Airlines (C$ 361), and United Airlines (C$ 408).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 813). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,165). 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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Fly from Vancouver Intl to San José on these airlines

Air Canada flights from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to San José

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapestC$ 691AverageC$ 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 740AverageC$ 1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 745AverageC$ 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 816AverageC$ 1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 820AverageC$ 1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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