San José

$252+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
May 5 — May 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in June or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$513
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$252
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$681
Provider with most accurate pricing for Vancouver Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Vancouver Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:45 amYVR - SJO
3 stops25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/225:30 amSJO - YVR
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/26:00 amYVR - SJO
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/121:55 pmSJO - YVR
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1612:10 pmYVR - SJO
1 stop30h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/207:55 amSJO - YVR
2 stops26h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$547
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:00 amYVR - SJO
2 stops16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/191:06 amSJO - YVR
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$562
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1412:45 amYVR - SJO
2 stops18h 40mAir Canada
Sat 6/217:55 amSJO - YVR
2 stops24h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$690
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/204:40 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops19h 30mAvianca
Wed 11/265:05 amSJO - YVR
2 stops17h 24mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$956
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:35 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Fri 11/287:00 amSJO - YVR
2 stops17h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,023
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/217:01 amYVR - SJO
1 stop14h 37mAeromexico
Fri 11/2812:58 pmSJO - YVR
1 stop18h 24mAeromexico
Deal found 4/30$1,381

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 6/14

7:45 am-10:37 am

3 stops25h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/22

5:30 am-2:30 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$513

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

1:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$544

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/16

12:10 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop30h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

7:55 am-9:51 am

2 stops26h 56m

$547

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-11:46 pm

2 stops16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

1:06 am-6:17 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$656

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/12

12:50 am-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/23

7:55 am-8:06 am

2 stops25h 11m

$666

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/23

8:15 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

1:40 am-11:20 am

2 stops34h 40m

$957

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/29

7:07 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops27h 06m

$252

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/20

11:44 am-10:17 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$283

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/5

12:10 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$288

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/19

12:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$335

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Deals found on 4/29

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Compare providers for flights from Vancouver Intl to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vancouver Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San José, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Vancouver Intl?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Vancouver Intl. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day from 4 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Currently priced at $544, American Airlines will fly you from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $547 and $656, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    $252 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $283 and $288, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$525Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AviancaCheapest$581Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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