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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica from C$ 274

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SJO
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Vancouver to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 16 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 528

One-way from

C$ 274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 774
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/8-13/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 18m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 185 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2025.

Fri 8/86:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops23h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 13/810:00 a.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops14h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/6C$ 528
Thu 17/711:55 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 24/72:00 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 534
Thu 24/77:20 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/83:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops19h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6C$ 542
Sat 14/66:00 a.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops29h 24mWestJet
Sat 21/61:25 p.m.LIR - YVR
2 stops20h 46mWestJet
Deal found 13/6C$ 603
Fri 5/96:00 p.m.YVR - LIR
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/97:25 a.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 665
Mon 17/115:15 p.m.YVR - LIR
1 stop17h 40mAir Canada
Mon 24/111:55 p.m.LIR - YVR
1 stop20h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 16/6C$ 724
Wed 9/79:45 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/711:24 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6C$ 743
Tue 12/812:10 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 29/81:30 p.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops21h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/6C$ 752
Tue 1/711:45 p.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 15/711:59 p.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/6C$ 769
Tue 5/87:07 p.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops51h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/812:50 a.m.SJO - YVR
2 stops18h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/6C$ 820
Sat 8/117:10 a.m.YVR - SJO
1 stop14h 25mAir Transat
Fri 14/111:15 a.m.SJO - YVR
1 stop22h 31mAir Transat
Deal found 15/6C$ 847
Fri 12/98:15 a.m.YVR - SJO
2 stops14h 00mAvianca
Sat 27/98:00 p.m.SJO - YVR
3 stops22h 26mAvianca
Deal found 14/6C$ 865

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/8

6:00 a.m.-6:20 a.m.

2 stops23h 20m

Liberia

Wed 13/8

10:00 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops14h 58m

C$ 528

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 17/7

11:55 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop13h 50m

Liberia

Thu 24/7

2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 534

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/7

7:20 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops13h 40m

Liberia

Sat 9/8

3:25 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

2 stops19h 26m

C$ 542

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/9

6:00 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

2 stops11h 20m

Liberia

Fri 19/9

7:25 a.m.-6:36 p.m.

1 stop12h 11m

C$ 665

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/9

7:05 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops16h 16m

Liberia

Fri 19/9

7:25 a.m.-5:36 p.m.

1 stop11h 11m

C$ 693

VancouverLiberia

YVR - LIR

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 17/11

5:15 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop17h 40m

Liberia

Mon 24/11

1:55 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop20h 20m

C$ 724

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/7

9:45 a.m.-11:11 a.m.

2 stops24h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/7

11:24 a.m.-9:49 p.m.

1 stop11h 25m

C$ 743

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/8

12:10 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop9h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/8

1:30 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

2 stops21h 21m

C$ 752

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/7

11:45 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop21h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/7

11:59 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop11h 46m

C$ 769

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/8

7:07 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops51h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/8

12:50 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

2 stops18h 27m

C$ 820

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Vancouver with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 16 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Air Transat. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
398 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 274. Users have also found prices from C$ 285 and C$ 291 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to Costa Rica 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 to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 10 airlines flying from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica. 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 446AverageC$ 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 472AverageC$ 1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 513AverageC$ 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 518AverageC$ 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 522AverageC$ 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 548AverageC$ 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 670AverageC$ 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 712AverageC$ 1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 837AverageC$ 1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 931AverageC$ 1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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