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Cheap flights from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport from C$ 411

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YVR
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Vancouver Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Vancouver Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Vancouver Intl (YVR). 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$ 709

One-way from

C$ 411

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 882
14/3-29/3
  • 14/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 11m total
  • San José to Vancouver
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • San José to Vancouver
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Vancouver Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Vancouver Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Fri 14/32:39 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/312:45 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 709
Thu 13/35:30 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops30h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/97:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 712
Wed 19/311:59 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop22h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/37:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop13h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 719
Tue 18/312:20 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop23h 30mAvianca
Tue 25/34:25 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop22h 25mAvianca
Deal found 19/2C$ 766
Mon 17/312:26 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops24h 26mAlaska Airlines
Tue 25/36:00 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops17h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 830

Find flights from San José to Vancouver Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Vancouver Intl 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

San José

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Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/3

2:39 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 06m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 29/3

12:45 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops21h 05m

C$ 709

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

11:59 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

1 stop22h 27m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 26/3

1:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 45m

C$ 710

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/3

7:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops28h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 2/9

3:30 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

3 stops19h 56m

C$ 712

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/5

8:00 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

3 stops22h 29m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 10/5

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

1 stop22h 30m

C$ 784

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

12:26 a.m.-12:58 p.m.

2 stops13h 32m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 31/3

7:33 p.m.-12:12 a.m.

2 stops27h 39m

C$ 895

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

7:46 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

1 stop23h 24m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 29/5

11:31 p.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop11h 17m

C$ 1,003

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/2

8:45 a.m.-10:01 a.m.

2 stops27h 16m

C$ 423

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

2:48 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops23h 47m

C$ 426

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

11:59 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 16m

C$ 435

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/4

1:18 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop33h 32m

C$ 455

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Vancouver Intl

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of C$ 145). Flying from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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.

Rainfall in Vancouver Intl by month

Plan your trip to Vancouver Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vancouver Intl Airport ranges from 36.0 - 189.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 189.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Vancouver Intl Airport when rainfall is around 36.0 mm.

Temperature in Vancouver Intl by month

Plan your trip to Vancouver Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vancouver Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver Intl. 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 Vancouver Intl. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Air Transat and SWISS from San José to Vancouver by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
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Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Air Transat
7.8
Good
380 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Vancouver Intl. 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 from for flights from San José to Vancouver Intl?

    For a flight from San José to Vancouver Intl, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 14.1 km from the centre of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Vancouver Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Vancouver Intl from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport round-trip from C$ 712. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from C$ 719, and Avianca, from C$ 766. United Airlines is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 413. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of C$ 145). Flying from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 670AverageC$ 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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