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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica from C$ 247

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
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 597

One-way from

C$ 247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,103
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 08m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 36m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 203 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 28 March 2025.

Sun 30/37:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/43:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 597
Thu 22/55:00 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops12h 06mWestJet
Fri 30/51:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops19h 10mWestJet
Deal found 27/3C$ 600
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 26/3C$ 633
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$ 708
Tue 7/101:13 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops21h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/102:03 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 765
Tue 14/101:59 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/108:37 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop13h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 769
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$ 773
Thu 15/51:17 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops33h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 26/51:06 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 798
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$ 808
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$ 862
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$ 916
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$ 1,016

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl 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 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/5

6:15 a.m.-11:46 a.m.

1 stop28h 31m

Liberia

Sun 25/5

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

1 stop15h 37m

C$ 597

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 13/5

7:30 p.m.-12:24 p.m.

2 stops15h 54m

Liberia

Tue 20/5

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

1 stop12h 14m

C$ 600

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Tue 2/9

11:59 p.m.-1:01 p.m.

1 stop12h 02m

Liberia

Tue 16/9

2:05 p.m.-10:53 a.m.

1 stop21h 48m

C$ 622

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/5

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

2 stops15h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

5:30 a.m.-11:22 p.m.

2 stops18h 52m

C$ 768

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 24/8

11:50 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/8

2:20 p.m.-10:43 a.m.

2 stops21h 23m

C$ 773

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/4

6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/4

12:23 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops23h 52m

C$ 796

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/5

1:17 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops33h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/5

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

2 stops18h 11m

C$ 798

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 14/6

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

2 stops19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/6

7:55 a.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops17h 20m

C$ 960

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/4

8:45 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

7:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop29h 30m

C$ 1,081

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/5

5:00 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

3 stops30h 24m

Liberia

Sun 25/5

12:40 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

2 stops33h 04m

C$ 1,081

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

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 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 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 28 March 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 28 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Air Transat and United Airlines from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 Intl 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 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$ 247. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, 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 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 Intl to Costa Rica

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 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 497AverageC$ 1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 523AverageC$ 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 539AverageC$ 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 589AverageC$ 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 593AverageC$ 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 629AverageC$ 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 650AverageC$ 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 681AverageC$ 1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 756AverageC$ 1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 881AverageC$ 1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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