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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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
28 Dec — 4 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or April, booked 44 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 23 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 746

One-way from

C$ 326

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,495
2/2-8/2
  • 2/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 18m total
  • Vancouver to San José
4/2
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 33m total
  • Vancouver to San José
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 23 December 2024.

Tue 24/123:00 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops20h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 29/126:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/12C$ 881
Sat 28/125:45 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/112:27 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12C$ 1,179
Thu 26/124:40 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop21h 10mAvianca
Thu 16/112:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 22/12C$ 1,245
Thu 26/127:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 16/13:14 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/12C$ 1,429
Tue 24/125:45 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops17h 32mAir Canada
Fri 3/16:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop14h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 22/12C$ 1,579
Mon 23/1211:30 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops17h 14mDelta
Fri 10/17:00 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 22/12C$ 1,589
Wed 25/128:45 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop13h 10mAir Transat
Wed 1/17:00 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop20h 11mAir Transat
Deal found 22/12C$ 1,694
Tue 24/128:35 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop13h 23mLufthansa
Fri 3/16:40 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop29h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 22/12C$ 2,200
Mon 23/126:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
3 stops15h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 29/121:18 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops16h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/12C$ 2,493

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 23 December 2024.

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VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 2/2

11:30 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/2

1:57 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops22h 33m

C$ 746

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/4

12:10 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

1 stop23h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/4

1:30 p.m.-2:06 p.m.

2 stops25h 36m

C$ 784

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/1

11:20 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/1

8:55 a.m.-6:44 a.m.

2 stops23h 49m

C$ 788

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/5

4:20 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

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

1 stop24h 00m

C$ 810

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/3

7:00 a.m.-2:18 p.m.

1 stop29h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

11:59 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop13h 31m

C$ 847

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/1

9:00 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/1

7:00 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

C$ 854

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 20/2

7:01 a.m.-11:41 a.m.

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/3

6:18 a.m.-5:25 a.m.

1 stop25h 07m

C$ 943

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/5

6:00 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

3 stops16h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/5

1:26 a.m.-9:38 a.m.

2 stops33h 12m

C$ 969

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/1

10:35 p.m.-12:59 a.m.

2 stops24h 24m

C$ 286

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/4

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

1 stop21h 01m

C$ 387

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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 20 December 2024.

Booking 44 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$ 697). 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 23 December 2024.

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 23 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San José, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Avianca and Air Canada. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

7.8
Good
386 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

7.5
Good
1,913 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

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 12 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, United Airlines (C$ 784), Air Canada (C$ 788), and American Airlines (C$ 817) 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 22% 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$ 391 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 427 and C$ 827, 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$ 697). 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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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 614AverageC$ 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 649AverageC$ 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 652AverageC$ 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 663AverageC$ 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 675AverageC$ 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 809AverageC$ 1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 843AverageC$ 1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 1,008AverageC$ 1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,187AverageC$ 1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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