How long is the flight from British Columbia to Costa Rica?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in British Columbia you fly out of and what airport in Costa Rica you fly into. For example, flying from Vancouver to San José takes 12h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Kelowna to San José takes 13h 46m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from British Columbia to Costa Rica?

WestJet, United Airlines, and Aeromexico are the most popular carriers operating from British Columbia to Costa Rica

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

WestJet, United Airlines and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from British Columbia according to our data. WestJet is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica?

As of June 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica.

How old do you have to be to fly from British Columbia to Costa Rica?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from British Columbia to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 224 Cheap Flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica in 2026

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10:30 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

YVR

LIR

30h 30m

2 stops

6:50 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

LIR

YVR

13h 55m

2 stops

C$ 352WestJet

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

9:45 a.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

19h 40m

2 stops

7:50 a.m. - 8:13 a.m.

LIR

YVR

25h 23m

2 stops

C$ 354WestJet

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

8:40 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

48h 20m

2 stops

7:10 a.m. - 8:06 p.m.

SJO

YVR

13h 56m

1 stop

C$ 774Air Canada

Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

11:15 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.

YVR

SJO

23h 40m

2 stops

4:00 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.

SJO

YVR

30h 55m

2 stops

C$ 780Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

2:50 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.

YLW

SJO

30h 25m

2 stops

9:50 a.m. - 11:34 a.m.

SJO

YLW

26h 44m

2 stops

C$ 781Air Canada

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

11:15 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.

YVR

SJO

23h 40m

2 stops

1:45 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.

SJO

YVR

20h 25m

2 stops

C$ 781Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

6:35 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

13h 10m

2 stops

5:45 a.m. - 7:27 p.m.

SJO

YVR

14h 42m

2 stops

C$ 787Avianca

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

6:35 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

13h 10m

2 stops

5:05 a.m. - 5:32 p.m.

SJO

YVR

13h 27m

2 stops

C$ 790Avianca

Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

8:10 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.

YVR

SJO

28h 00m

1 stop

6:22 a.m. - 11:27 p.m.

SJO

YVR

18h 05m

1 stop

C$ 791American Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

6:45 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.

YYC

SJO

31h 13m

1 stop

12:57 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.

SJO

YYC

22h 58m

1 stop

C$ 807American Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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Air Canada

3 Oct

YVR8:40 p.m.Vancouver Intl

48h 20m

2 stops

SJO10:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9 Oct

SJO7:10 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 56m

1 stop

YVR8:06 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 774

Air Canada

24 Oct

YLW2:50 p.m.Kelowna

30h 25m

2 stops

SJO10:15 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7 Nov

SJO9:50 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 44m

2 stops

YLW11:34 a.m.Kelowna

C$ 781

Air Canada

23 Oct

YLW8:30 p.m.Kelowna

48h 45m

2 stops

SJO10:15 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7 Nov

SJO9:50 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 23m

2 stops

YLW10:13 a.m.Kelowna

C$ 783

Avianca flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica

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Avianca

23 Oct

YLW12:55 p.m.Kelowna

21h 55m

2 stops

LIR11:50 a.m.Liberia

7 Nov

LIR2:55 p.m.Liberia

26h 13m

2 stops

YLW4:08 p.m.Kelowna

C$ 751

Avianca

5 Oct

YVR6:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

13h 10m

2 stops

SJO8:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Nov

SJO5:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 42m

2 stops

YVR7:27 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 787

Avianca

11 Sep

YVR6:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

13h 10m

2 stops

SJO8:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22 Sep

SJO5:05 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 27m

2 stops

YVR5:32 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 790

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YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 24/10

10:30 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

2 stops30h 30m

Liberia

Wed 28/10

6:50 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops13h 55m

C$ 352

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/10

9:45 a.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops19h 40m

Liberia

Tue 3/11

7:50 a.m.-8:13 a.m.

2 stops25h 23m

C$ 354

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 3/10

8:40 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops48h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/10

7:10 a.m.-8:06 p.m.

1 stop13h 56m

C$ 774

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/9

11:15 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

4:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 55m

C$ 780

KelownaSan José

YLW - SJO

YLWSJO

Kelowna

Sat 24/10

2:50 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

9:50 a.m.-11:34 a.m.

2 stops26h 44m

C$ 781

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/10

11:15 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

1:45 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops20h 25m

C$ 781

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/10

6:35 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

5:45 a.m.-7:27 p.m.

2 stops14h 42m

C$ 787

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VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 11/9

6:35 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/9

5:05 a.m.-5:32 p.m.

2 stops13h 27m

C$ 790

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/11

8:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/11

6:22 a.m.-11:27 p.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 791

CalgarySan José

YYC - SJO

YYCSJO

Calgary

Wed 21/10

6:45 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

1 stop31h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

12:57 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop22h 58m

C$ 807

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from British Columbia is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 196, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Costa Rica in October, then you should wait until April to fly from British Columbia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 213.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Costa Rica. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 663. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Costa Rica on Saturday is C$ 1,127.

What is the cheapest British Columbia to Costa Rica flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from British Columbia to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from British Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around C$ 715 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from British Columbia for as low as C$ 669 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on British Columbia to Costa Rica flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on British Columbia to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a British Columbia to Costa Rica flight.

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Best price found	C$ 650
Fastest flight time	5h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The best flight deal from British Columbia to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 650

The fastest flight from British Columbia to Costa Rica takes 5h 50m

Direct flights go from British Columbia to Costa Rica every day.

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From British Columbia there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from British Columbia to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica?
As of June 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica.
How old do you have to be to fly from British Columbia to Costa Rica?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from British Columbia to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from British Columbia to Costa Rica?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from British Columbia to Costa Rica is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 88.46% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are ATR 72-201 / 202 at 9.62% and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 1.92%.

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Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,214 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 368	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 438 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 397	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,375 reviews	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 441	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,860 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 551	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,536 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 666	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,531 reviews	Search Avianca flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 823	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,689 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 555 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

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Flights from British Columbia to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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