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$203+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YVR
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Tue 11/25
Tue 12/2
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 September or October, booked 47 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 October 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$459
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$203
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$591
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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 October 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Sat 12/202:20 pmSJO - YVR
2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1312:25 pmYVR - SJO
1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$494
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/41:55 amSJO - YVR
2 stops16h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/127:35 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops27h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/26$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/176:22 amSJO - YVR
1 stop17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/247:10 amYVR - SJO
1 stop14h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/24$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Tue 12/26:22 amSJO - YVR
1 stop17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/81:32 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$512
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 12/31:30 amSJO - YVR
2 stops21h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/97:55 amYVR - SJO
2 stops13h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/25$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 11/59:40 amSJO - YVR
1 stop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/123:00 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Tue 11/1112:35 pmSJO - YVR
2 stops27h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/183:00 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Sat 10/258:37 amSJO - YVR
1 stop30h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/87:15 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops23h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$520
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/41:30 amSJO - YVR
2 stops21h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/97:55 amYVR - SJO
2 stops13h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/25$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/178:45 amSJO - YVR
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/2412:35 pmYVR - SJO
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$532
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Fri 11/141:15 amSJO - YVR
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/317:00 amYVR - SJO
2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$535

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San José

Fly to

Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

8:45 am-11:30 am

2 stops28h 45m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/20

3:00 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops27h 39m

$470

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops31h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/18

12:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop18h 07m

$470

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

9:40 am-1:39 pm

1 stop29h 59m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/31

12:25 pm-6:25 am

2 stops16h 00m

$494

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

9:40 am-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop23h 32m

$518

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

9:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/16

3:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops18h 20m

$518

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

12:35 pm-11:29 am

2 stops24h 54m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 11/13

3:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops18h 25m

$518

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

1:31 pm-4:54 pm

3 stops29h 23m

$203

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

1:30 am-8:55 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$251

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

9:40 am-9:18 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$257

San JoséVancouver

SJO - YVR

SJOYVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

6:40 am-6:03 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$257

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Vancouver Intl

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 San José-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-Vancouver Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Vancouver Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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-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

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

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 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 October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 47 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 to Vancouver Intl Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $350). Flying from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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 October 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 54% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Aeromexico, and American Airlines from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,679 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,031 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,365 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,464 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

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.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport in 28h 45m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. San José and Vancouver Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 3509 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $503 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Avianca, starting at $518 and $617 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $350). Flying from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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 October 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$503Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$518Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$617Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$670Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$732Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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