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 according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% 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 to Costa Rica?

WestJet and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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

Prices for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica are updated daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica is 7 as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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$ 227 Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica in 2026

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3:20 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

14h 05m

2 stops

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

LIR

YVR

13h 10m

1 stop

C$ 443WestJet

Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

2:45 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

14h 40m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.

LIR

YVR

34h 05m

2 stops

C$ 445WestJet

Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

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$ 449WestJet

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

1:40 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.

YVR

LIR

15h 45m

1 stop

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

LIR

YVR

13h 10m

1 stop

C$ 450WestJet

Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

31h 00m

1 stop

1:00 p.m. - 10:53 a.m.

SJO

YVR

22h 53m

1 stop

C$ 698American Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

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

YVR

SJO

10h 17m

1 stop

2:25 p.m. - 3:54 p.m.

SJO

YVR

26h 29m

2 stops

C$ 707United Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 3 Mar

7:20 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.

YVR

SJO

10h 55m

1 stop

1:25 p.m. - 10:46 p.m.

SJO

YVR

10h 21m

1 stop

C$ 709United Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

YVR

SJO

14h 05m

1 stop

9:20 a.m. - 12:21 p.m.

SJO

YVR

28h 01m

1 stop

C$ 725Air Canada

Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

11:05 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

YVR

SJO

21h 25m

2 stops

8:45 a.m. - 11:08 p.m.

SJO

YVR

15h 23m

2 stops

C$ 732Air Canada

Mon, 11 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

31h 00m

1 stop

2:46 p.m. - 11:37 p.m.

SJO

YVR

33h 51m

1 stop

C$ 743American Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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American Airlines flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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American Airlines

11 Oct

YVR6:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

SJO2:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30 Oct

SJO1:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 53m

1 stop

YVR10:53 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 698

American Airlines

18 Oct

YVR6:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

SJO2:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

1 Nov

SJO2:46 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 51m

1 stop

YVR11:37 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 743

American Airlines

13 Oct

YVR6:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

SJO2:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31 Oct

SJO6:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

YVR1:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 745

United Airlines flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica

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United Airlines

25 Jul

YVR7:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

10h 19m

1 stop

LIR6:19 p.m.Liberia

27 Jul

LIR3:27 p.m.Liberia

22h 45m

2 stops

YVR1:12 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 676

United Airlines

1 Nov

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

10h 17m

1 stop

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

3 Mar

SJO2:25 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 29m

2 stops

YVR3:54 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 707

United Airlines

9 Sep

YVR7:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

SJO7:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23 Sep

SJO1:25 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 21m

1 stop

YVR10:46 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 709

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VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/9

3:20 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops14h 05m

Liberia

Fri 16/10

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

1 stop13h 10m

C$ 443

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/9

2:45 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops14h 40m

Liberia

Fri 16/10

7:15 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops34h 05m

C$ 445

VancouverLiberia

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$ 449

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/9

1:40 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

1 stop15h 45m

Liberia

Fri 16/10

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

1 stop13h 10m

C$ 450

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/10

6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop31h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/10

1:00 p.m.-10:53 a.m.

1 stop22h 53m

C$ 698

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/11

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

1 stop10h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

2:25 p.m.-3:54 p.m.

2 stops26h 29m

C$ 707

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VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/9

7:20 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

1:25 p.m.-10:46 p.m.

1 stop10h 21m

C$ 709

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 13/1

6:25 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

9:20 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop28h 01m

C$ 725

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/1

11:05 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops21h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/1

8:45 a.m.-11:08 p.m.

2 stops15h 23m

C$ 732

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/10

6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop31h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

2:46 p.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop33h 51m

C$ 743

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Vancouver is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 781, 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 January to fly from Vancouver, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 816.

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$ 674. 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$ 1,194.

What is the cheapest Vancouver to Costa Rica flight route?

Fly from Vancouver Intl to Liberia for the best Vancouver - Costa Rica flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Vancouver when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around C$ 774 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Vancouver for as low as C$ 691 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Vancouver 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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Fastest flight time	9h 20m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Fri
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The fastest flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica takes 9h 20m

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?
The number of operators available for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica is 7 as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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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Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 369	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 448 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,381 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 442	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,030 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,416 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 668	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,520 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 827	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 566 reviews	Search Air Transat flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 831	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,849 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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