Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

Houston (IAH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 16m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

Flights connecting via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 13m.

Which airlines fly to San José?

United Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San José. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to San José on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 859.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and San José?

San Francisco (SFO) was the most common stop: 69% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is 4 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 362 Cheap Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José in 2026

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1:00 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9:20 a.m. - 7:52 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

23h 32m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Calgary

C$ 702Air Canada

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

1:00 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9:20 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

29h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 702Air Canada

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

2:00 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:40 a.m. - 11:19 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

14h 39m1 stop San Francisco

C$ 724United Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

8:15 p.m. - 7:32 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 17m1 stop San Francisco

8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

29h 45m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

C$ 724United Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

1:15 p.m. - 12:46 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:54 p.m. - 1:23 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

22h 29m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 743American Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

7:00 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

11:55 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

14h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 760Porter Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

7:00 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

11:55 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

14h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 764Porter Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

11:48 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:00 p.m. - 10:49 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

22h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 772American Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

9:15 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 50m1 stop Miami

7:45 a.m. - 12:23 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

17h 38m1 stop Miami

C$ 908Avianca

Sun, 14 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

9:15 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 50m1 stop Miami

7:45 a.m. - 12:23 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

17h 38m1 stop Miami

C$ 908Avianca

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

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Air Canada flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José

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Air Canada

29 Oct

YVR1:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

SJO10:50 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Nov

SJO9:20 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

YVR1:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 702

Air Canada

29 Nov

YVR10:20 a.m.Vancouver Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

SJO10:50 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7 Dec

SJO9:20 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

YVR1:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 705

Air Canada

29 Nov

YVR10:20 a.m.Vancouver Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

SJO10:50 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7 Dec

SJO9:20 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

YVR1:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 706

United Airlines flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José

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United Airlines

4 Nov

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

10h 17m

1 stop

SJO7:32 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18 Nov

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

29h 45m

3 stops

YVR1:30 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 724

United Airlines

4 Nov

YVR1:36 p.m.Vancouver Intl

21h 46m

2 stops

SJO12:22 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18 Nov

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

29h 45m

3 stops

YVR1:30 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 725

United Airlines

4 Nov

YVR1:36 p.m.Vancouver Intl

19h 49m

2 stops

SJO10:25 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18 Nov

SJO9:40 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 39m

1 stop

YVR11:19 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 727

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YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 29/10

1:00 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

9:20 a.m.-7:52 a.m.

2 stops23h 32m

C$ 702

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 29/10

1:00 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

9:20 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop29h 00m

C$ 702

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/11

2:00 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/11

9:40 a.m.-11:19 p.m.

1 stop14h 39m

C$ 724

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/11

8:15 p.m.-7:32 a.m.

1 stop10h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/11

8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

3 stops29h 45m

C$ 724

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/11

1:15 p.m.-12:46 p.m.

1 stop22h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/11

3:54 p.m.-1:23 p.m.

2 stops22h 29m

C$ 743

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VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/12

7:00 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

11:55 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop14h 25m

C$ 760

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/12

7:00 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

11:55 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop14h 25m

C$ 764

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/10

11:48 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/10

1:00 p.m.-10:49 a.m.

1 stop22h 49m

C$ 772

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 14/2

9:15 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop27h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/2

7:45 a.m.-12:23 a.m.

1 stop17h 38m

C$ 908

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/12

9:15 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop27h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

7:45 a.m.-12:23 a.m.

1 stop17h 38m

C$ 908

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Vancouver Intl Airport and San José?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from C$ 782 to C$ 937.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 702.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 861. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport during September instead. Flights to San José in September, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around C$ 864.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 958 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport for as low as C$ 779 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Vancouver Intl Airport to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Vancouver Intl Airport to San José flight.

How have Vancouver Intl Airport to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Vancouver Intl Airport to San José flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José

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Best price found	C$ 362
Fastest flight time	10h 17m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is C$ 362. The best round-trip flight deal from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 702.

The fastest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José takes 10h 17m

There are no direct flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José

How far is Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?
There are 5659.6 km between Vancouver Intl and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. 10h 17m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is 4 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José is United Airlines (61% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Air Canada (25%), Avianca (10%), and American Airlines (3%).

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Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 708	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,552 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 713	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,617 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 734	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,206 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 767	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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