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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 253

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to Costa Rica (CR0). 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 21 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 653

One-way from

C$ 285
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/4-15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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13/1
  • 13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 24m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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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 21 December 2024.

Wed 25/1211:00 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops30h 04mWestJet
Tue 7/18:05 a.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop25h 31mWestJet
Deal found 20/12C$ 961
Wed 18/125:45 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/126:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops17h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12C$ 975
Mon 30/1211:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/12:43 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12C$ 1,020
Thu 26/124:40 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop21h 10mAvianca
Thu 16/112:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 18/12C$ 1,292
Sun 22/127:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/16:29 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12C$ 1,487
Wed 25/128:45 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop13h 10mAir Transat
Fri 10/17:00 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop16h 05mAir Transat
Deal found 19/12C$ 1,531
Thu 26/124:35 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop12h 09mDelta
Thu 16/17:00 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops19h 04mDelta
Deal found 19/12C$ 1,608
Sun 22/1212:44 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/14:00 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops20h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12C$ 1,634
Mon 23/1210:45 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops20h 40mAir Canada
Wed 8/18:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops23h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 19/12C$ 1,692
Sun 22/124:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop21h 40mAir Transat
Mon 6/15:10 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop20h 25mAir Transat
Deal found 20/12C$ 2,336
Sat 21/124:50 p.m.YVR - LIR
3 stops21h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 31/129:00 a.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops29h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/12C$ 3,529

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 21 December 2024.

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VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/4

7:00 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

2 stops31h 25m

Liberia

Tue 15/4

3:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

C$ 653

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 4/4

6:00 p.m.-6:07 a.m.

2 stops11h 07m

Liberia

Tue 15/4

7:05 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

C$ 666

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 8/4

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

1 stop30h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/4

1:30 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops32h 29m

C$ 742

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/2

7:00 a.m.-11:18 a.m.

3 stops26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/2

1:57 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

3 stops34h 18m

C$ 747

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 11/2

1:40 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

2 stops21h 10m

Liberia

Tue 11/3

2:11 p.m.-12:43 p.m.

2 stops23h 32m

C$ 757

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/2

10:45 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops20h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/2

6:15 a.m.-11:34 a.m.

1 stop31h 19m

C$ 780

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 16/3

3:30 p.m.-12:17 p.m.

2 stops19h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/3

5:30 a.m.-9:43 p.m.

2 stops17h 13m

C$ 797

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 2/2

11:35 a.m.-6:53 a.m.

2 stops17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/2

8:25 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 30m

C$ 807

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 28/4

4:25 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/5

12:20 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop24h 00m

C$ 810

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 26/3

7:00 a.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop13h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/4

11:30 p.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop12h 14m

C$ 839

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Vancouver with our price prediction graph.
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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$ 697). 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 21 December 2024.

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 21 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Delta and Avianca. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
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Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Air Transat
7.8
Good
384 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,035 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 299. Users have also found prices from C$ 332 and C$ 388 on Alaska Airlines and Avianca, 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$ 697). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 527AverageC$ 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 543AverageC$ 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 597AverageC$ 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 603AverageC$ 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 614AverageC$ 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 653AverageC$ 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 663AverageC$ 1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 663AverageC$ 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 809AverageC$ 1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 849AverageC$ 1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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