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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José from C$ 286

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San José (SJO). 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 761

One-way from

C$ 286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,016
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 10m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 31m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Mon 19/53:00 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/58:45 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop13h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 763
Thu 1/56:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/56:03 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops17h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 767
Tue 25/211:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/312:29 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 771
Sun 9/34:25 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop22h 25mAvianca
Thu 20/312:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop23h 30mAvianca
Deal found 20/2C$ 832
Mon 16/65:30 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop28h 20mAir Canada
Mon 23/67:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop17h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2C$ 898
Wed 30/711:57 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops12h 03mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/82:00 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop10h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 936

Find flights from Vancouver Intl to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl to San José 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 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/5

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

2 stops20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/5

8:45 a.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop13h 14m

C$ 763

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/5

6:00 a.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop15h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/5

6:03 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops17h 57m

C$ 767

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 9/3

10:15 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

12:50 a.m.-3:19 p.m.

2 stops15h 29m

C$ 774

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

Thu 20/3

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

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 832

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/6

5:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop28h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/6

7:55 a.m.-12:19 a.m.

1 stop17h 24m

C$ 898

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

11:57 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops12h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/8

2:00 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 936

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/4

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

2 stops16h 31m

C$ 286

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 27/3

8:00 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 25m

C$ 355

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 10/3

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

1 stop13h 59m

C$ 366

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/4

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

1 stop22h 25m

C$ 395

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver Intl to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San José, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Air Transat. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Air Transat
7.8
Good
380 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Vancouver Intl?

    Located just 14.1 km from the city centre, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from Vancouver Intl. Booking flights from Vancouver Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Vancouver Intl from 11 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines (C$ 761), United Airlines (C$ 763), and Delta (C$ 807) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province. You may be able to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    C$ 355 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 374 and C$ 393, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José 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 San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province 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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DeltaCheapestC$ 527AverageC$ 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 614AverageC$ 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 624AverageC$ 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 646AverageC$ 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 657AverageC$ 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 714AverageC$ 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 771AverageC$ 1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 784AverageC$ 1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 875AverageC$ 1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,173AverageC$ 1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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