Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Vancouver Intl Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica?

WestJet, United Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

C$ 226 Cheap Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica in 2026

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7:05 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

34h 20m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.

LIR

YVR

13h 10m

2 stops

C$ 469WestJet

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

7:05 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

34h 20m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.

LIR

YVR

13h 10m

2 stops

C$ 471WestJet

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:30 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

30h 55m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.

LIR

YVR

12h 55m

1 stop

C$ 472WestJet

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:30 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

30h 55m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.

LIR

YVR

12h 55m

1 stop

C$ 473WestJet

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

4:40 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.

YVR

SJO

28h 35m

1 stop

9:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

SJO

YVR

27h 25m

1 stop

C$ 758Air Canada

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

9:15 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

YVR

SJO

22h 05m

2 stops

7:35 a.m. - 6:55 a.m.

SJO

YVR

24h 20m

2 stops

C$ 765Air Canada

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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$ 782Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

11:15 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

32h 30m

2 stops

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

SJO

YVR

20h 25m

2 stops

C$ 785Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

7:00 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

12h 45m

2 stops

5:00 a.m. - 8:18 p.m.

SJO

YVR

16h 18m

2 stops

C$ 793Avianca

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

7:00 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

12h 45m

2 stops

5:00 a.m. - 7:05 p.m.

SJO

YVR

15h 05m

2 stops

C$ 799Avianca

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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Avianca flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

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Avianca

23 Oct

YVR7:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 45m

2 stops

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

2 Nov

SJO5:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 18m

2 stops

YVR8:18 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 793

Avianca

5 Oct

YVR7:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 45m

2 stops

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

2 Nov

SJO5:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 05m

2 stops

YVR7:05 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 799

Avianca

9 Nov

YVR9:10 a.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 05m

2 stops

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

17 Nov

SJO5:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 27m

2 stops

YVR7:27 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 803

Air Canada flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

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Air Canada

24 Oct

YVR4:40 p.m.Vancouver Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

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

2 Nov

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

27h 25m

1 stop

YVR12:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 758

Air Canada

20 Oct

YVR9:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

22h 05m

2 stops

SJO8:20 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27 Oct

SJO7:35 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

YVR6:55 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 765

Air Canada

24 Oct

YVR10:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

23h 15m

2 stops

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

2 Nov

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

24h 58m

2 stops

YVR9:48 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 769

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YVR - LIR

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Vancouver Intl

Fri 18/9

7:05 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Liberia

Sun 27/9

7:15 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops13h 10m

C$ 469

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YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 18/9

7:05 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Liberia

Sun 27/9

7:15 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops13h 10m

C$ 471

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 18/9

10:30 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops30h 55m

Liberia

Sun 27/9

7:15 a.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 472

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 18/9

10:30 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops30h 55m

Liberia

Sun 27/9

7:15 a.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 473

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 24/10

4:40 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

9:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop27h 25m

C$ 758

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/10

9:15 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops22h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

7:35 a.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 20m

C$ 765

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 23/10

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

2 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

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

2 stops20h 25m

C$ 782

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/10

11:15 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops32h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

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

2 stops20h 25m

C$ 785

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 23/10

7:00 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

5:00 a.m.-8:18 p.m.

2 stops16h 18m

C$ 793

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YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/10

7:00 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

5:00 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops15h 05m

C$ 799

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Vancouver Intl Airport is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 199, 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 February to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 264.

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$ 672. 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$ 1,142.

What is the cheapest Vancouver Intl to Costa Rica flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Vancouver Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around C$ 739 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Vancouver Intl Airport for as low as C$ 707 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica.

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Best price found	C$ 659
Fastest flight time	6h 20m
Direct flights	Thu and Fri
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The best flight deal from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 659

The fastest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica takes 6h 20m

Direct flights go from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica on Thursday and Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From Vancouver Intl Airport there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 88.52% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are ATR 72-201 / 202 at 9.84% and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 1.64%.

Best airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

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Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 373	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 439 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,261 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 446	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,893 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,384 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 675	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,535 reviews	Search Avianca flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 834	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,768 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 558 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

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Can I find flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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