How often are flights from Vancouver to San José delayed?

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

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

San Francisco (SFO) was the most common stop: 43% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to San José?

United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines 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 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San José. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to San José 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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Alaska Airlines, Avianca, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to San José flights?

According to our data, Sun Country Air has had the lowest number of delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to San José 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.

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

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 384.

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

Calgary (YYC) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 15m.

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

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

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 7 as of October 2025.

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.

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7:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YVR-SJO

27h 25m2 stops

1:31 p.m. - 1:23 p.m.SJO-YVR

25h 52m1 stop

C$ 536Multiple Airlines

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7:00 a.m. - 12:21 a.m.YVR-SJO

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33h 41m3 stops

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7:00 a.m. - 11:27 a.m.YVR-SJO

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10:30 p.m. - 1:48 p.m.YVR-SJO

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32h 02m1 stop

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1:44 p.m. - 3:01 p.m.YVR-SJO

23h 17m1 stop

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16h 37m1 stop

C$ 648American Airlines

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7:00 a.m. - 3:01 p.m.YVR-SJO

30h 01m1 stop

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16h 37m1 stop

C$ 649American Airlines

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3:00 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.YVR-SJO

13h 25m1 stop

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25h 15m2 stops

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3:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.YVR-SJO

20h 15m2 stops

7:30 a.m. - 9:18 p.m.SJO-YVR

15h 48m2 stops

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6:05 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.YVR-SJO

17h 35m2 stops

3:05 p.m. - 5:12 p.m.SJO-YVR

28h 07m2 stops

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6:05 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.YVR-SJO

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30h 32m3 stops

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3 Mar

YVR6:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

15h 00m

2 stops

SJO11:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Mar

SJO2:26 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 19m

2 stops

YVR6:45 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 681

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5 Nov

YVR5:45 p.m.Vancouver Intl

28h 53m

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SJO12:38 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18 Nov

SJO1:55 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 15m

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YVR12:10 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 787

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13 Nov

YVR5:45 p.m.Vancouver Intl

28h 53m

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SJO12:38 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17 Nov

SJO1:55 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 15m

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20 Jan

YVR1:44 p.m.Vancouver Intl

23h 17m

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SJO3:01 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5 Feb

SJO6:38 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 37m

1 stop

YVR9:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 648

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20 Jan

YVR7:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

30h 01m

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SJO3:01 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5 Feb

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16h 37m

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YVR9:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

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21 Jan

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20h 54m

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SJO12:38 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29 Jan

SJO6:38 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 37m

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Thu 4/12

7:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops27h 25m

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Sat 13/12

1:31 p.m.-1:23 p.m.

1 stop25h 52m

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Wed 21/1

7:00 a.m.-12:21 a.m.

2 stops15h 21m

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Thu 29/1

2:39 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

3 stops33h 41m

C$ 578

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Mon 12/1

7:00 a.m.-11:27 a.m.

3 stops26h 27m

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Thu 29/1

2:39 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

3 stops33h 41m

C$ 580

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10:30 p.m.-1:48 p.m.

1 stop13h 18m

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3:08 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop32h 02m

C$ 617

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1:44 p.m.-3:01 p.m.

1 stop23h 17m

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6:38 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 37m

C$ 648

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7:00 a.m.-3:01 p.m.

1 stop30h 01m

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6:38 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 37m

C$ 649

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3:00 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

1 stop13h 25m

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2:20 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops25h 15m

C$ 656

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3:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops20h 15m

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7:30 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops15h 48m

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2 stops17h 35m

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3:05 p.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops28h 07m

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6:05 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops15h 20m

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12:40 p.m.-5:12 p.m.

3 stops30h 32m

C$ 697

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October 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$ 791. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport during June instead. Flights to San José in June, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around C$ 809.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest day to depart from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for San José on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 872. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around C$ 1,103. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Flying to San José from Vancouver Intl Airport in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 812 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is in the morning when prices are around C$ 1,022.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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$ 948 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$ 883 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% 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 October 2025, prices for Vancouver Intl Airport to San José flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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. 11h 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 7 as of October 2025.
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 (59% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Air Canada (18%), American Airlines (9%), and Air Transat (5%).

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American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 715	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,034 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 730	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,996 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 749	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,383 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 769	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 2,467 reviews	Search Avianca flights
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Aeromexico	PriceFrom C$ 965	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,674 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

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

You could potentially save up to 1% 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 October 2025, prices for Vancouver Intl Airport to San José flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Alaska Airlines, Avianca, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Which airlines fly to San José?

How often are flights from Vancouver to San José delayed?

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

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to San José 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.

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 airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to San José flights?

According to our data, Sun Country Air has had the lowest number of delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

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

San Francisco (SFO) was the most common stop: 43% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 384.

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

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

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

Calgary (YYC) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 15m.

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