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Cheap flights from Vancouver to San José from C$ 335

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Vancouver to San José departing on 11/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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9:40 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 15m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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1:15 a.m. - 10:48 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
22h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 618Air Transat
Fri, 8 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
Air Canada Logo
9:40 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 40m2 stops Edmonton Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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7:10 a.m. - 6:43 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
24h 33m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Edmonton
C$ 664Air Canada
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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5:45 a.m. - 8:23 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
15h 38m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 664Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Air Canada Logo
11:45 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 05m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
9:20 a.m. - 12:21 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 01m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 682Air Canada
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
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4:08 p.m. - 7:39 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
29h 45m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 724United Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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4:08 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:25 p.m. - 3:59 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 34m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
C$ 724United Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 10:52 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
23h 12m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl San Francisco
C$ 736Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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6:00 a.m. - 8:21 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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2:46 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
23h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
C$ 757American Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
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6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:00 p.m. - 10:53 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
22h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
C$ 765American Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Air Transat Logo
7:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Transat Logo
1:10 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
24h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 926Air Transat
Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

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United Airlines flights from Vancouver to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Vancouver to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
1 Nov
YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl
13h 10m
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$ 724
United Airlines
19 Jan
YVR4:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl
19h 22m
2 stops
SJO12:22 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2 Mar
SJO9:40 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 46m
1 stop
YVR12:26 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 725
United Airlines
2 Dec
YVR8:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl
27h 15m
2 stops
SJO12:15 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22 Dec
SJO1:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 43m
2 stops
YVR11:58 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 745

American Airlines flights from Vancouver to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Vancouver to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
19 Oct
YVR6:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl
13h 21m
2 stops
SJO8:21 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9 Nov
SJO2:46 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 29m
1 stop
YVR1:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 757
American Airlines
13 Oct
YVR6:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
SJO2:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21 Oct
SJO1:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 53m
1 stop
YVR10:53 a.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 765
American Airlines
9 Nov
YVR1:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl
21h 50m
2 stops
SJO12:05 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17 Nov
SJO2:07 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 08m
2 stops
YVR1:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 778

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/1

9:40 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/1

1:15 a.m.-10:48 p.m.

1 stop22h 33m

C$ 618

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/9

9:40 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops21h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

7:10 a.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops24h 33m

C$ 664
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 7/11

7:00 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

5:45 a.m.-8:23 p.m.

2 stops15h 38m

C$ 664

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/10

11:45 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop34h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

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

1 stop28h 01m

C$ 682

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/11

4:08 p.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

3 stops29h 45m

C$ 724

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/11

4:08 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops17h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/11

2:25 p.m.-3:59 p.m.

2 stops26h 34m

C$ 724

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 7/11

7:00 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

12:40 p.m.-10:52 a.m.

3 stops23h 12m

C$ 736

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/10

6:00 a.m.-8:21 p.m.

2 stops13h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

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

1 stop23h 29m

C$ 757

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 13/10

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

1 stop31h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

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

1 stop22h 53m

C$ 765

VancouverSan José

YVR Vancouver Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 23/1

7:00 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/1

1:10 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop24h 10m

C$ 926

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to San José

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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$ 807 to C$ 1,143.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 618.

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$ 814. 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$ 856.

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$ 952 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$ 757 on momondo.

Cheap Vancouver to San José flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

12h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Vancouver to San José takes 12h 30m
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 12h 30m, 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?

  • 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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Airline
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Free Cancellation
Price
AviancaPriceFrom C$ 692Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,537 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom C$ 740Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,477 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 746Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,110 reviews
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Air TransatPriceFrom C$ 816Free CancellationRating
7.8
572 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 820Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,940 reviews
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