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

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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 56% 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.

How often are flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica delayed?

Historically, on average around 0% of flights between Vancouver and Costa Rica have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 0 minutes.

How many flights depart from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica on average per week?

1 flights are operational weekly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 100% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Costa Rica flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

There are 8 operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica as of March 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.

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7:50 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.

YVR

LIR

33h 30m

2 stops

6:12 p.m. - 4:51 p.m.

LIR

YVR

23h 39m

2 stops

C$ 525Multiple Airlines

Sun, 5 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

5:55 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.

YVR

LIR

11h 25m

2 stops

5:09 p.m. - 12:12 a.m.

LIR

YVR

32h 03m

2 stops

C$ 527Multiple Airlines

Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 2 May

12:25 a.m. - 8:41 a.m.

YVR

LIR

7h 16mdirect

6:12 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.

LIR

YVR

18h 28m

2 stops

C$ 534Multiple Airlines

Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

5:55 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.

YVR

LIR

11h 25m

2 stops

6:12 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.

LIR

YVR

18h 28m

2 stops

C$ 539Multiple Airlines

Fri, 3 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

1:59 p.m. - 11:53 a.m.

YVR

LIR

20h 54m

1 stop

3:27 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.

LIR

YVR

22h 08m

1 stop

C$ 550United Airlines

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

7:20 p.m. - 11:53 a.m.

YVR

LIR

15h 33m

2 stops

3:27 p.m. - 10:48 a.m.

LIR

YVR

20h 21m

2 stops

C$ 551United Airlines

Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

1:37 p.m. - 1:29 p.m.

YVR

LIR

22h 52m

1 stop

2:10 p.m. - 10:48 a.m.

LIR

YVR

21h 38m

1 stop

C$ 561American Airlines

Wed, 1 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

6:00 a.m. - 9:36 p.m.

YVR

SJO

14h 36m

1 stop

11:35 p.m. - 10:48 a.m.

SJO

YVR

12h 13m

1 stop

C$ 741American Airlines

Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

4:40 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.

YVR

SJO

26h 55m

1 stop

7:40 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.

SJO

YVR

13h 10m

1 stop

C$ 789Air Canada

Sat, 6 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

11:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

21h 50m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.

SJO

YVR

25h 00m

2 stops

C$ 790Air Canada

Fri, 22 May - Sat, 6 Jun

Air Canada flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica

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Air Canada

31 Mar

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

16h 30m

2 stops

LIR1:45 p.m.Liberia

21 Apr

LIR2:45 p.m.Liberia

22h 13m

2 stops

YVR11:58 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 601

Air Canada

4 Apr

YVR5:30 p.m.Vancouver Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

LIR1:40 p.m.Liberia

21 Apr

LIR2:45 p.m.Liberia

19h 14m

1 stop

YVR8:59 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 626

Air Canada

4 Apr

YVR7:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

17h 40m

2 stops

LIR1:40 p.m.Liberia

21 Apr

LIR2:45 p.m.Liberia

22h 13m

2 stops

YVR11:58 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 676

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American Airlines

3 Apr

YVR1:37 p.m.Vancouver Intl

22h 52m

1 stop

LIR1:29 p.m.Liberia

20 Apr

LIR2:10 p.m.Liberia

32h 10m

1 stop

YVR9:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 556

American Airlines

1 Apr

YVR1:37 p.m.Vancouver Intl

22h 52m

1 stop

LIR1:29 p.m.Liberia

20 Apr

LIR2:10 p.m.Liberia

21h 38m

1 stop

YVR10:48 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 561

American Airlines

3 Apr

YVR1:37 p.m.Vancouver Intl

22h 52m

1 stop

LIR1:29 p.m.Liberia

20 Apr

LIR2:10 p.m.Liberia

21h 38m

1 stop

YVR10:48 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 562

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YVR - LIR

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Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/4

7:50 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

2 stops33h 30m

Liberia

Mon 20/4

6:12 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

2 stops23h 39m

C$ 525

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 24/4

5:55 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Liberia

Sat 2/5

5:09 p.m.-12:12 a.m.

2 stops32h 03m

C$ 527

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VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 2/4

12:25 a.m.-8:41 a.m.

Nonstop7h 16m

Liberia

Mon 20/4

6:12 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops18h 28m

C$ 534

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 3/4

5:55 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Liberia

Mon 20/4

6:12 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops18h 28m

C$ 539

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 17/4

1:59 p.m.-11:53 a.m.

1 stop20h 54m

Liberia

Fri 24/4

3:27 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 08m

C$ 550

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 18/4

7:20 p.m.-11:53 a.m.

2 stops15h 33m

Liberia

Sat 25/4

3:27 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops20h 21m

C$ 551

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/4

1:37 p.m.-1:29 p.m.

1 stop22h 52m

Liberia

Mon 20/4

2:10 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop21h 38m

C$ 561

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/4

6:00 a.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop14h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

11:35 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop12h 13m

C$ 741

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 6/6

4:40 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop26h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/6

7:40 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

1 stop13h 10m

C$ 789

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/5

11:10 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

7:15 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops25h 00m

C$ 790

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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 August. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 546, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Costa Rica in August, then you should wait until May to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 593.

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

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Costa Rica. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 828. 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$ 1,102.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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$ 713 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$ 582 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Vancouver Intl 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?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight.

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Fastest flight time	9h 13m
Direct flights	Fri
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The fastest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica takes 9h 13m

Direct flights go from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica on Friday. The only airline offering direct flights is WestJet.

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

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There are 8 operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Costa Rica as of March 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 96.15% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 3.85%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 343	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,488 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 360	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 427 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,459 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,300 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 628	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,505 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 813	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,834 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 842	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 521 reviews	Search Air Transat flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom C$ 1,081	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,561 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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