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$253+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Vancouver Intl (YVR)

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YVR
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Vancouver Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Vancouver Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Vancouver Intl (YVR). 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 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$494
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$256
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$748
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Cheapest flights from San José to Vancouver Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Vancouver Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/97:55 amSJO - YVR
2 stops26h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/2512:00 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 6/111:59 pmSJO - YVR
1 stop22h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/136:00 amYVR - SJO
1 stop15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$497
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/151:06 amSJO - YVR
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/296:00 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops28h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$510
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/122:48 pmSJO - YVR
3 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/307:00 amYVR - SJO
3 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$533
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/258:00 amSJO - YVR
2 stops17h 15mAir Canada
Wed 7/912:45 amYVR - SJO
2 stops18h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$874

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Vancouver Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San José

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Vancouver Intl

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Price

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

7:55 am-9:51 am

2 stops26h 56m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/25

12:00 pm-10:11 am

2 stops21h 11m

$494

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

11:59 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 16m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-10:04 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$497

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

1:06 am-6:17 pm

2 stops18h 11m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops28h 46m

$510

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

2:48 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops32h 37m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/30

7:00 am-11:33 am

3 stops27h 33m

$533

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/25

8:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops17h 15m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/9

12:45 am-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$874

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

11:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 9/28

8:15 am-6:45 pm

3 stops33h 30m

$947

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

2:25 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$253

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/3

1:30 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$256

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

1:06 am-9:38 am

2 stops33h 32m

$261

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

6:07 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops29h 18m

$290

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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 San José to Vancouver Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San José, San José Province-Vancouver Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Vancouver Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Vancouver Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Vancouver Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San José, San José Province-Vancouver Intl Airport 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 San José to Vancouver Intl

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $258). Flying from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 SJO to YVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Vancouver Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Vancouver Intl by month

Plan your trip to Vancouver Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vancouver Intl Airport ranges from 1.4 - 7.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Vancouver Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.4 in.

Temperature in Vancouver Intl by month

Plan your trip to Vancouver Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vancouver Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver Intl. 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 Vancouver Intl. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to Vancouver by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,240 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Vancouver Intl. 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 from for flights from San José to Vancouver Intl?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Vancouver Intl from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Vancouver Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Vancouver Intl from 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $494 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $497 and $510 round-trip. United Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Vancouver Intl 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 San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $258). Flying from San José, San José Province to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 5 airlines flying from San José to Vancouver Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to Vancouver Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$481Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$495Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$577Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$670Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$732Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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