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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José from C$ 278

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 12 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 774

One-way from

C$ 278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,106
10/4-26/4
  • 10/4-26/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 14m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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4/5
  • 4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 24m total
  • Vancouver to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 205 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 68 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 25 March 2025.

Tue 22/43:55 p.m.YVR - SJO
3 stops42h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/412:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 775
Mon 12/510:30 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops12h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 19/51:06 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 784
Mon 12/53:15 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops20h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/51:30 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 785
Sun 24/811:50 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 30/82:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops21h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 842
Sun 15/67:30 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop11h 55mAir Canada
Sat 21/67:55 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops17h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 951
Sun 18/57:32 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Sat 31/57:25 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops16h 28mDelta
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,129

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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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Vancouver Intl

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/4

3:55 p.m.-11:18 a.m.

3 stops42h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

12:55 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

3 stops46h 30m

C$ 775

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/5

10:30 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

2 stops12h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

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

2 stops18h 11m

C$ 784

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/5

3:15 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops20h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

1:30 p.m.-6:18 p.m.

2 stops29h 48m

C$ 785

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/7

11:59 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop21h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

1:55 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 831

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 15/6

7:30 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/6

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

2 stops17h 20m

C$ 951

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/5

7:32 p.m.-11:59 a.m.

2 stops15h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/5

7:25 a.m.-10:53 p.m.

2 stops16h 28m

C$ 1,129

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 6/5

4:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/5

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

1 stop24h 00m

C$ 1,254

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/5

6:00 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

2 stops27h 27m

C$ 278

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/4

12:25 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

2 stops19h 40m

C$ 365

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 17/5

6:00 a.m.-10:24 p.m.

1 stop15h 24m

C$ 394

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José

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 21 March 2025.

Booking 12 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 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 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 25 March 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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San José, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Air Transat and United Airlines. 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
9,785 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
381 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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 Canada
7.0
Good
8,957 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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 10 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, Alaska Airlines (C$ 784), United Airlines (C$ 785), and American Airlines (C$ 804) 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 23% 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$ 365 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 394 and C$ 401, 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 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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DeltaCheapestC$ 531AverageC$ 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 621AverageC$ 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 629AverageC$ 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 651AverageC$ 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 682AverageC$ 1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 729AverageC$ 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 757AverageC$ 1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 778AverageC$ 1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 883AverageC$ 1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,241AverageC$ 1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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