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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica from C$ 233

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
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 703

One-way from

C$ 233

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,015
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/4-18/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 47m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 56m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 179 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 61 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Thu 6/117:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops32h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1112:50 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops24h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 659
Thu 6/118:50 a.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/111:55 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 701
Fri 13/66:30 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops16h 54mWestJet
Sun 15/61:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops18h 30mWestJet
Deal found 21/2C$ 750
Tue 1/48:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/41:08 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 761
Sun 25/55:15 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops15h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/65:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 762
Sun 9/31:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop31h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/311:59 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops13h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 786
Wed 21/512:10 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop21h 01mLufthansa
Fri 6/68:45 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop15h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2C$ 794
Thu 1/511:40 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/511:59 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 806
Sun 9/31:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops28h 09mBritish Airways
Thu 13/311:59 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops13h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2C$ 816
Sun 9/34:25 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop22h 25mAvianca
Sun 16/312:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop23h 30mAvianca
Deal found 21/2C$ 830
Thu 3/411:45 a.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop23h 45mAir Canada
Sat 12/41:45 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop33h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 22/2C$ 849
Thu 6/35:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops45h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sun 16/36:02 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops43h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 856

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Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/4

12:10 p.m.-2:23 p.m.

1 stop25h 13m

Liberia

Fri 18/4

3:25 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops30h 34m

C$ 703

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 13/6

6:30 p.m.-12:24 p.m.

2 stops16h 54m

Liberia

Sun 15/6

1:25 p.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops18h 30m

C$ 750

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/4

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

2 stops27h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/4

1:08 p.m.-12:04 a.m.

2 stops35h 56m

C$ 761

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

Tue 3/6

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

1 stop15h 37m

C$ 762

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 9/3

1:30 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop31h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/3

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

2 stops13h 41m

C$ 786

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/5

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

1 stop21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

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

1 stop15h 37m

C$ 794

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/5

11:40 a.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop9h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

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

1 stop24h 01m

C$ 806

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 9/3

1:30 p.m.-6:39 p.m.

2 stops28h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/3

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

2 stops13h 41m

C$ 816

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

Sun 16/3

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

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 830

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/4

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop23h 45m

Liberia

Sat 12/4

1:45 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop33h 50m

C$ 849

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Intl 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 22 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and AeroMexico Connect from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 233. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl 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 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 527AverageC$ 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 535AverageC$ 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 585AverageC$ 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 591AverageC$ 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 604AverageC$ 1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 614AverageC$ 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 645AverageC$ 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 657AverageC$ 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 783AverageC$ 1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 875AverageC$ 1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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