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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 244

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
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 596

One-way from

C$ 244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,102
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/3-16/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 06m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 202 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 27 March 2025.

Sun 30/33:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/43:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 596
Fri 5/96:00 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/97:05 a.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 631
Fri 5/98:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops14h 51mWestJet
Fri 19/97:05 a.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops13h 33mWestJet
Deal found 26/3C$ 648
Tue 7/107:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops21h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 14/1010:00 a.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops27h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 706
Tue 1/41:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop22h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/42:05 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop21h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 728
Mon 10/113:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
3 stops43h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/119:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop27h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 768
Fri 25/48:55 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/51:12 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 772
Wed 28/56:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/611:59 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop22h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 806
Thu 15/56:00 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops28h 46mAlaska Airlines
Fri 30/51:06 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 836
Wed 2/412:35 a.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop11h 55mAir Canada
Sat 12/43:50 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop31h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 26/3C$ 860
Tue 27/512:40 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Sat 7/67:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops24h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 26/3C$ 915
Fri 4/47:35 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop15h 20mAir Transat
Fri 11/47:00 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop19h 00mAir Transat
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,015

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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 27 March 2025.
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Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sun 30/3

7:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops28h 10m

Liberia

Wed 16/4

1:05 p.m.-2:06 p.m.

2 stops26h 01m

C$ 596

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/5

9:00 a.m.-6:06 a.m.

2 stops20h 06m

Liberia

Fri 30/5

1:25 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop12h 14m

C$ 602

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 23/5

11:00 p.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop11h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

11:32 a.m.-8:44 a.m.

2 stops22h 12m

C$ 768

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/4

3:00 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/5

1:30 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

2 stops21h 21m

C$ 783

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 28/5

6:00 a.m.-10:17 p.m.

1 stop15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/6

11:59 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop22h 21m

C$ 806

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/5

6:00 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops28h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/5

1:06 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

2 stops18h 11m

C$ 836

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/4

12:35 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop11h 55m

Liberia

Sat 12/4

3:50 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop31h 45m

C$ 860

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 27/5

12:40 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

2 stops18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/6

7:55 a.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 00m

C$ 915

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 4/4

7:35 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/4

7:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop19h 00m

C$ 1,015

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 17/4

3:55 p.m.-1:48 p.m.

3 stops44h 53m

Liberia

Sun 20/4

6:40 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

3 stops32h 05m

C$ 1,560

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 27 March 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 27 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Air Transat and SWISS. 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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$ 244. Users have also found prices from C$ 310 and C$ 318 on American Airlines and United 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 496AverageC$ 1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 523AverageC$ 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 538AverageC$ 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 588AverageC$ 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 592AverageC$ 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 628AverageC$ 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 649AverageC$ 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 680AverageC$ 1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 754AverageC$ 1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 879AverageC$ 1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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