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

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

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 according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 75% 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.

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 April 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$ 365 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$ 1,036 to C$ 831. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 733.

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

YVR

SJO

21h 50m

2 stops

7:10 a.m. - 6:34 a.m.

SJO

YVR

48h 24m

2 stops

C$ 733Air Canada

Sun, 24 May - Tue, 23 Jun

8:55 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

12h 05m

1 stop

5:05 a.m. - 10:01 p.m.

SJO

YVR

17h 56m

2 stops

C$ 770Air Canada

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

25h 15m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 5:20 a.m.

SJO

YVR

23h 20m

1 stop

C$ 775Multiple Airlines

Sat, 16 May - Sun, 31 May

7:00 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

12h 45m

2 stops

5:45 a.m. - 8:02 p.m.

SJO

YVR

15h 17m

2 stops

C$ 782Multiple Airlines

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct

9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

YVR

SJO

25h 15m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 5:20 a.m.

SJO

YVR

23h 20m

1 stop

C$ 784Multiple Airlines

Sat, 16 May - Sun, 31 May

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

YVR

SJO

26h 40m

1 stop

7:15 a.m. - 7:13 a.m.

SJO

YVR

24h 58m

2 stops

C$ 803Air Canada

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

5:00 p.m. - 9:56 p.m.

YVR

SJO

27h 56m

1 stop

1:00 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.

SJO

YVR

22h 45m

2 stops

C$ 804Multiple Airlines

Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May

6:15 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

14h 45m

1 stop

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

SJO

YVR

16h 26m

1 stop

C$ 808Air Canada

Tue, 16 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

11:10 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

YVR

SJO

20h 10m

2 stops

7:10 a.m. - 6:35 a.m.

SJO

YVR

24h 25m

2 stops

C$ 810Air Canada

Thu, 24 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

1:25 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.

YVR

SJO

21h 15m

2 stops

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

SJO

YVR

14h 00m

1 stop

C$ 811Air Canada

Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

Avianca flights from Vancouver to San José

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Avianca

27 May

YVR9:47 a.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 53m

2 stops

SJO11:40 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Jun

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

14h 46m

2 stops

YVR6:51 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 826

Avianca

17 May

YVR8:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

14h 40m

2 stops

SJO11:40 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Jun

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

14h 46m

2 stops

YVR6:51 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 851

Avianca

6 Aug

YVR9:45 p.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 45m

2 stops

SJO11:30 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20 Aug

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

14h 06m

2 stops

YVR10:46 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 852

Air Canada flights from Vancouver to San José

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Air Canada

24 May

YVR11:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

21h 50m

2 stops

SJO10:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23 Jun

SJO7:10 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 24m

2 stops

YVR6:34 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 733

Air Canada

8 Sep

YVR8:55 a.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 05m

1 stop

SJO10:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15 Sep

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

17h 56m

2 stops

YVR10:01 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 770

Air Canada

24 Sep

YVR4:40 p.m.Vancouver Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SJO8:20 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19 Oct

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

24h 58m

2 stops

YVR7:13 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 803

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VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 24/5

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

2 stops21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/6

7:10 a.m.-6:34 a.m.

2 stops48h 24m

C$ 733

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 8/9

8:55 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

5:05 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

2 stops17h 56m

C$ 770

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops25h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

7:00 a.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop23h 20m

C$ 775

Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 26/9

7:00 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

5:45 a.m.-8:02 p.m.

2 stops15h 17m

C$ 782

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops25h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

7:00 a.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop23h 20m

C$ 784

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/9

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

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/10

7:15 a.m.-7:13 a.m.

2 stops24h 58m

C$ 803

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

5:00 p.m.-9:56 p.m.

1 stop27h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/5

1:00 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops22h 45m

C$ 804

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/6

6:15 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

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

1 stop16h 26m

C$ 808

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/9

11:10 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/10

7:10 a.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops24h 25m

C$ 810

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 28/9

1:25 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

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

1 stop14h 00m

C$ 811

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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, October 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$ 768. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San José from Vancouver during June instead. Flights to San José in June, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around C$ 779.

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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 896 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$ 755 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	9h 13m
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The fastest flight from Vancouver to San José takes 9h 13m

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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 9h 13m, 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 April 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$ 626	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,514 reviews	Search Avianca flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,610 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 743	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,646 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 805	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,947 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 839	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 536 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

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