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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José from C$ 316

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
22 Apr — 29 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 23 March 2026.

Thu 16/46:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop14h 36m
American Airlines
Thu 23/411:35 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop12h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 741
Sat 18/411:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
3 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 745
Tue 7/46:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop30h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 21/42:08 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop21h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 756
Sat 18/411:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/43:10 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 766
Sat 18/46:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop14h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 22/411:35 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop22h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 771
Tue 28/411:52 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops22h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 3/511:35 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop12h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 775
Sat 24/104:40 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Sat 7/118:50 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops23h 58m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3C$ 783
Thu 9/410:55 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/44:35 p.m.
SJO
-
YVR
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 785
Sat 2/510:35 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
2 stops35h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 786
Sat 6/64:40 p.m.
YVR
-
SJO
1 stop26h 55m
Air Canada
Thu 25/67:40 a.m.
SJO
-
YVR
1 stop13h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3C$ 789

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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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 741

One-way from

C$ 316

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,052
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 16/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 49m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 03m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops16h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

6:00 a.m.-11:22 p.m.

2 stops18h 22m

C$ 824

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 27/4

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

1 stop21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

1:25 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

2 stops25h 28m

C$ 824

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 28/5

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

1 stop9h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

12:30 a.m.-10:46 p.m.

1 stop23h 16m

C$ 824

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 9/5

7:00 a.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops21h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

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

2 stops18h 48m

C$ 824
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/5

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

1 stop10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

8:45 a.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop15h 37m

C$ 824

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 13/5

3:15 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

8:45 a.m.-1:12 p.m.

1 stop29h 27m

C$ 826

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/4

3:15 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

1:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop24h 10m

C$ 826

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/5

7:20 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops23h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

7:55 a.m.-10:56 p.m.

2 stops16h 01m

C$ 826

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 21/4

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

1 stop21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

6:00 a.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops15h 59m

C$ 826

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/5

3:15 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops20h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/5

7:55 a.m.-10:56 p.m.

2 stops16h 01m

C$ 826

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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 13 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$ 377). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 753). 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?

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 23 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.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

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
521 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

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
9,460 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

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
7.1
Good
11,488 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

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
10,834 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

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 16h 01m. 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$ 480. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from C$ 628, and United Airlines, from C$ 738. 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 Air Canada (C$ 339), American Airlines (C$ 366), and United Airlines (C$ 386).

  • 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$ 377). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 753). 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$ 480AverageC$ 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 628AverageC$ 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 738AverageC$ 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 813AverageC$ 1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 842AverageC$ 1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 1,081AverageC$ 1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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