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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 255

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Vancouver to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 23 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 626

One-way from

C$ 297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,017
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 7/5-20/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 49m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
6/4
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 February 2025.

Wed 7/57:05 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops16h 19mWestJet
Fri 20/67:05 a.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop14h 30mWestJet
Deal found 23/2C$ 626
Sat 3/57:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop10h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/63:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/2C$ 628
Sun 2/37:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/41:40 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 654
Thu 6/1112:40 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/112:14 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 749
Sun 25/55:15 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops15h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/65:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/2C$ 764
Sun 13/411:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/412:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 772
Thu 6/35:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops45h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sun 16/36:02 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops30h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/2C$ 803
Mon 24/31:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 31/311:59 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops13h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 803
Thu 3/46:55 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops16h 35mAir Canada
Mon 14/42:30 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop18h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 22/2C$ 810
Sun 9/34:25 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop22h 25mAvianca
Mon 17/312:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop23h 30mAvianca
Deal found 22/2C$ 833
Mon 26/58:50 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops25h 00mAir Canada
Wed 11/68:00 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops33h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 23/2C$ 906
Sat 22/211:25 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop22h 11mAeromexico
Mon 10/36:18 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop17h 27mAeromexico
Deal found 22/2C$ 928

Find flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 23 February 2025.

Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/5

7:05 p.m.-12:24 p.m.

2 stops16h 19m

Liberia

Fri 20/6

7:05 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 30m

C$ 626

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 3/5

7:00 a.m.-6:03 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

Liberia

Wed 18/6

3:25 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

2 stops19h 26m

C$ 628

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 25/5

5:15 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops15h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/6

5:30 a.m.-9:49 p.m.

2 stops17h 19m

C$ 764

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 13/4

11:30 p.m.-11:26 a.m.

1 stop10h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/4

12:55 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops46h 35m

C$ 772

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/3

5:20 p.m.-5:01 p.m.

2 stops45h 41m

Liberia

Sun 16/3

6:02 p.m.-11:52 p.m.

2 stops30h 50m

C$ 803

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 24/3

1:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/3

11:59 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 41m

C$ 803

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/4

6:55 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops16h 35m

Liberia

Mon 14/4

2:30 p.m.-8:17 a.m.

1 stop18h 47m

C$ 810

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 12/4

4:45 p.m.-6:07 a.m.

1 stop12h 22m

Liberia

Sat 19/4

7:05 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop16h 20m

C$ 825

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 9/3

4:25 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/3

12:20 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 833

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/5

6:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

Liberia

Tue 17/6

1:59 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 01m

C$ 870

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 685). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 23 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Air Transat. 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 307. Users have also found prices from C$ 319 and C$ 375 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 685). 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 10 airlines flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 528AverageC$ 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 536AverageC$ 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 586AverageC$ 951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 592AverageC$ 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 605AverageC$ 1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 615AverageC$ 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 646AverageC$ 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 658AverageC$ 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 784AverageC$ 1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 876AverageC$ 1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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