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

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 66% 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 August 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$ 376 Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San José in 2026

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8:00 a.m. - 7:32 a.m.-

22h 32m

9:40 a.m. - 11:19 p.m.-

14h 39m

C$ 706United Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

4:00 p.m. - 7:39 p.m.-

26h 39m

1:15 a.m. - 2:49 p.m.-

14h 34m

C$ 706United Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

1:45 p.m. - 1:57 p.m.-

23h 12m

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

22h 53m

C$ 737American Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

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

31h 00m

2:46 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.-

23h 29m

C$ 740American Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

11:15 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.-

32h 15m

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

30h 55m

C$ 741Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

7:00 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.-

13h 55m

11:55 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.-

14h 40m

C$ 744Porter Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

9:20 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.-

12h 30m

8:20 a.m. - 9:52 a.m.-

26h 32m

C$ 747Air Canada

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

9:20 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.-

12h 30m

8:20 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.-

30h 00m

C$ 747Air Canada

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

8:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.-

13h 30m

5:00 a.m. - 8:18 p.m.-

16h 18m

C$ 782Avianca

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

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

12h 45m

5:00 a.m. - 7:05 p.m.-

15h 05m

C$ 795Avianca

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

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United Airlines flights from Vancouver to San José

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United Airlines

4 Nov

YVR4:08 p.m.Vancouver Intl

17h 17m

2 stops

SJO10:25 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18 Nov

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

14h 39m

1 stop

YVR11:19 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 706

United Airlines

13 Jan

YVR4:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

24h 16m

2 stops

SJO5:16 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27 Jan

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

13h 55m

1 stop

YVR10:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 708

United Airlines

1 Nov

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

13h 10m

2 stops

SJO10:25 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$ 709

Air Canada flights from Vancouver to San José

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Air Canada

25 Oct

YVR9:20 a.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 30m

1 stop

SJO10:50 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31 Oct

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

26h 32m

2 stops

YVR9:52 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 747

Air Canada

18 Jan

YVR12:45 p.m.Vancouver Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

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

23 Jan

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

14h 11m

1 stop

YVR9:56 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 779

Air Canada

10 Jan

YVR11:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl

47h 20m

2 stops

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

18 Jan

SJO9:20 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 01m

1 stop

YVR12:21 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 781

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/11

8:00 a.m.-7:32 a.m.

1 stop22h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/11

9:40 a.m.-11:19 p.m.

1 stop14h 39m

C$ 706

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 13/1

4:00 p.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops26h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/1

1:15 a.m.-2:49 p.m.

2 stops14h 34m

C$ 706

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/9

1:45 p.m.-1:57 p.m.

2 stops23h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

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

1 stop22h 53m

C$ 737

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/10

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

1 stop31h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

2:46 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 29m

C$ 740

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/10

11:15 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

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

2 stops30h 55m

C$ 741

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/1

7:00 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop13h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/1

11:55 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 40m

C$ 744

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 25/10

9:20 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

8:20 a.m.-9:52 a.m.

2 stops26h 32m

C$ 747

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 25/10

9:20 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

8:20 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop30h 00m

C$ 747

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/11

8:15 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

3 stops13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

5:00 a.m.-8:18 p.m.

2 stops16h 18m

C$ 782

Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/10

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

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

5:00 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops15h 05m

C$ 795

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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$ 816 to C$ 1,070.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 706.

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$ 823. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San José from Vancouver during August instead. Flights to San José in August, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around C$ 841.

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$ 967 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$ 776 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	10h 12m
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The fastest flight from Vancouver to San José takes 10h 12m

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 10h 12m, 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 August 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.

Best airlines flying from Vancouver to San José

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Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 699	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,524 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 748	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,426 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 755	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,059 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 569 reviews	Search Air Transat flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 829	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,848 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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