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.

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

Air Canada, American Airlines, 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 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$ 323 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$ 1,054 to C$ 831. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 757.

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

YVR

SJO

21h 50m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 7:38 a.m.

SJO

YVR

25h 23m

2 stops

C$ 757Air Canada

Wed, 7 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

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

YVR

SJO

23h 00m

2 stops

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

SJO

YVR

24h 58m

2 stops

C$ 761Air Canada

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

11:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.

YVR

SJO

23h 40m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 6:35 a.m.

SJO

YVR

24h 20m

2 stops

C$ 763Air Canada

Mon, 5 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

5:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

YVR

SJO

27h 50m

2 stops

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

SJO

YVR

37h 33m

2 stops

C$ 767Air Canada

Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

6:15 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.

YVR

SJO

16h 25m

2 stops

7:35 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.

SJO

YVR

26h 20m

2 stops

C$ 769Air Canada

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

6:15 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.

YVR

SJO

16h 25m

2 stops

5:05 a.m. - 9:17 a.m.

SJO

YVR

29h 12m

2 stops

C$ 771Air Canada

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.

YVR

SJO

30h 58m

1 stop

12:57 p.m. - 10:48 a.m.

SJO

YVR

22h 51m

1 stop

C$ 784American Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

10:35 p.m. - 3:11 p.m.

YVR

SJO

15h 36m

2 stops

4:15 p.m. - 6:05 a.m.

SJO

YVR

14h 50m

2 stops

C$ 786Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

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

YVR

SJO

21h 50m

2 stops

7:15 a.m. - 6:35 a.m.

SJO

YVR

24h 20m

2 stops

C$ 790Air Canada

Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

8:25 p.m. - 3:11 p.m.

YVR

SJO

17h 46m

3 stops

4:15 p.m. - 6:05 a.m.

SJO

YVR

14h 50m

2 stops

C$ 794Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

Air Canada flights from Vancouver to San José

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Air Canada

8 Jun

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

17h 11m

1 stop

YVR11:21 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 730

Air Canada

8 Jun

YVR6:15 a.m.Vancouver Intl

14h 45m

1 stop

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

23 Jun

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

17h 11m

1 stop

YVR11:21 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 735

Air Canada

24 May

YVR8:45 a.m.Vancouver Intl

36h 15m

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$ 739

Avianca flights from Vancouver to San José

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Avianca

23 Oct

YVR7:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 45m

2 stops

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

1 Nov

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

16h 34m

2 stops

YVR7:34 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 795

Avianca

27 Sep

YVR11:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

21h 50m

2 stops

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

4 Oct

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

24h 25m

2 stops

YVR6:35 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 797

Avianca

26 May

YVR8:45 p.m.Vancouver Intl

13h 45m

2 stops

SJO11:30 a.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$ 830

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Price

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VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/10

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

2 stops21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

7:15 a.m.-7:38 a.m.

2 stops25h 23m

C$ 757

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/10

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

2 stops23h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/10

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

2 stops24h 58m

C$ 761

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/10

11:00 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

7:15 a.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops24h 20m

C$ 763

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/10

5:10 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops27h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/10

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

2 stops37h 33m

C$ 767

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

6:15 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops16h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

7:35 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

2 stops26h 20m

C$ 769

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 13/10

6:15 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops16h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/10

5:05 a.m.-9:17 a.m.

2 stops29h 12m

C$ 771

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/10

6:00 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

1 stop30h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

12:57 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop22h 51m

C$ 784

Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/10

10:35 p.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops15h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

4:15 p.m.-6:05 a.m.

2 stops14h 50m

C$ 786

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/10

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

2 stops21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

7:15 a.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops24h 20m

C$ 790

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/10

8:25 p.m.-3:11 p.m.

3 stops17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

4:15 p.m.-6:05 a.m.

2 stops14h 50m

C$ 794

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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 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$ 895 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$ 754 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$ 625	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,514 reviews	Search Avianca flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 742	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,659 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 742	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,673 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 810	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,973 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 838	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 542 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

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