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 according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 70% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San José. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Air Canada and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

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

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport as of July 2026.

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

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 to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 388 Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San José in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 813 to C$ 1,173. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 735.

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

YVR

SJO

15h 00m

2 stops

8:45 a.m. - 10:08 p.m.

SJO

YVR

14h 23m

2 stops

C$ 735Air Canada

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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

YVR

SJO

15h 00m

2 stops

9:20 a.m. - 10:47 p.m.

SJO

YVR

14h 27m

1 stop

C$ 736Air Canada

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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

YVR

SJO

32h 50m

1 stop

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

SJO

YVR

28h 01m

1 stop

C$ 738Air Canada

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

10:30 p.m. - 9:35 a.m.

YVR

SJO

34h 05m

2 stops

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

SJO

YVR

30h 55m

2 stops

C$ 752Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

4:40 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

YVR

SJO

26h 40m

1 stop

7:10 a.m. - 7:43 a.m.

SJO

YVR

25h 33m

2 stops

C$ 766Air Canada

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

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

YVR

SJO

21h 50m

2 stops

7:10 a.m. - 7:36 p.m.

SJO

YVR

13h 26m

1 stop

C$ 770Air Canada

Mon, 14 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

10:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

22h 30m

2 stops

7:10 a.m. - 7:43 a.m.

SJO

YVR

25h 33m

2 stops

C$ 773Air Canada

Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

9:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

23h 15m

2 stops

7:10 a.m. - 9:13 p.m.

SJO

YVR

15h 03m

2 stops

C$ 785Air Canada

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

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$ 786Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

11:15 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.

YVR

SJO

32h 35m

2 stops

7:45 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.

SJO

YVR

27h 10m

2 stops

C$ 787Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

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Avianca flights from Vancouver to San José

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Avianca

6 Nov

YVR9:10 a.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 30m

2 stops

SJO10:40 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15 Nov

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

15h 05m

2 stops

YVR7:05 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 805

Avianca

17 Nov

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

13h 30m

3 stops

SJO10:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26 Nov

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

16h 18m

2 stops

YVR8:18 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 806

Avianca

6 Sep

YVR6:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

13h 10m

2 stops

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

15 Sep

SJO5:05 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 42m

2 stops

YVR6:47 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 810

United Airlines flights from Vancouver to San José

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United Airlines

18 Aug

YVR7:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

11h 37m

1 stop

SJO7:37 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Sep

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

29h 53m

2 stops

YVR6:18 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 841

United Airlines

9 Sep

YVR5:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

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

21 Sep

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

13h 14m

1 stop

YVR8:59 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 843

United Airlines

9 Nov

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

10h 17m

1 stop

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

17 Nov

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

14h 39m

1 stop

YVR11:19 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 849

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VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/10

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

2 stops15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

8:45 a.m.-10:08 p.m.

2 stops14h 23m

C$ 735

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/10

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

2 stops15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

9:20 a.m.-10:47 p.m.

1 stop14h 27m

C$ 736

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/10

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

1 stop32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

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

1 stop28h 01m

C$ 738

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 29/10

10:30 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

2 stops34h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/11

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

2 stops30h 55m

C$ 752

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

4:40 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

7:10 a.m.-7:43 a.m.

2 stops25h 33m

C$ 766

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 14/9

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

2 stops21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/9

7:10 a.m.-7:36 p.m.

1 stop13h 26m

C$ 770

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/9

10:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

7:10 a.m.-7:43 a.m.

2 stops25h 33m

C$ 773

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 11/9

9:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/9

7:10 a.m.-9:13 p.m.

2 stops15h 03m

C$ 785

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/10

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

2 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

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

2 stops20h 25m

C$ 786

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 11/9

11:15 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/9

7:45 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

C$ 787

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 279. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to San José from Vancouver during April instead. Flights to San José in April, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around C$ 361.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Vancouver when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 970 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 for as low as C$ 786 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	11h 37m
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The fastest flight from Vancouver to San José takes 11h 37m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver to San José

How far is Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?
Vancouver and San José Juan Santamaria Intl are 5658.5 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 11h 37m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
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 to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 675	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,521 reviews	Search Avianca flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,945 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,314 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 834	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,783 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 563 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

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