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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José from C$ 399

YVR — SJO
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
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

Wed 2/129:05 p.m. -
2 stops23h 25m
Wed 9/129:20 a.m. -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 15/10C$ 769
Tue 8/129:30 a.m. -
1 stop11h 00m
Wed 16/129:20 a.m. -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 15/10C$ 770
Wed 2/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 25m
Wed 9/1211:55 p.m. -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 16/10C$ 786
Wed 30/121:36 p.m. -
2 stops21h 46m
Wed 24/212:35 p.m. -
2 stops25h 47m
Deal found 18/10C$ 796
Wed 9/124:08 p.m. -
2 stops19h 14m
Mon 21/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop13h 34m
Deal found 18/10C$ 810
Tue 1/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Fri 18/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop16h 28m
Deal found 19/10C$ 813
Tue 1/124:08 p.m. -
2 stops26h 31m
Tue 22/126:40 a.m. -
2 stops34h 19m
Deal found 17/10C$ 816
Tue 1/129:30 a.m. -
2 stops26h 52m
Thu 17/122:25 p.m. -
2 stops29h 39m
Deal found 19/10C$ 817
Fri 13/114:08 p.m. -
1 stop12h 17m
Fri 18/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop17h 28m
Deal found 14/10C$ 821
Mon 7/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop28h 43m
Sun 20/1212:43 a.m. -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 15/10C$ 828

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José

Round-trip from

C$ 745

One-way from

C$ 399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 912
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/1-28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 54m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 35m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 10/3

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

1 stop22h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 421

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 8/12

8:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.

2 stops27h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 423

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/12

4:25 p.m.-9:32 p.m.

2 stops28h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 431

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/11

2:00 p.m.-7:32 a.m.

1 stop16h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 441
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 31/12

6:30 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 441

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/11

1:36 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops14h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 441

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/10

7:00 a.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops21h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 441

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 22/11

2:00 p.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops28h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 442

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/1

2:00 p.m.-7:32 a.m.

1 stop16h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

1:15 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

2 stops19h 49m

C$ 770

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 20/1

8:15 p.m.-7:32 a.m.

1 stop10h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

1:25 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop25h 20m

C$ 770

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to San José

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 874). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,347). 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$ 816 and C$ 1,240 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 745 on American Airlines (19 Jan-28 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andAir Canada 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.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,388 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,177 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,554 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

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 24h 08m. 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$ 237. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 723, and Avianca, from C$ 724. You may be able to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José for 76% 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$ 361), American Airlines (C$ 378), and United Airlines (C$ 415).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 874). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,347). 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
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 237AverageC$ 1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 723AverageC$ 1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 724AverageC$ 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 744AverageC$ 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 784AverageC$ 1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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