SJO - YVR

$272 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Vancouver

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Vancouver departing on 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$617
Typical prices: $797-$537
Avianca
Thu 6/4Tue 6/9
SJO - YVR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$272
Typical prices: $280-$405
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Sun 5/31
SJO - YVR • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $617 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Vancouver. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $691 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 20m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Vancouver (SJO-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Vancouver

Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 7:14 pm
SJO
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YVR
15h 09m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
8:30 am - 11:40 pm
YVR
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SJO
14h 10m
2 stops
$617Avianca
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 9:15 pm
SJO
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YVR
36h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:56 pm
YVR
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SJO
27h 56m
1 stop
$619Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:20 am
SJO
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YVR
23h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 11:45 am
YVR
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SJO
35h 50m
2 stops
$632Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Fri, May 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:53 am - 10:58 pm
SJO
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YVR
23h 05m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:33 pm
YVR
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SJO
16h 33m
2 stops
$634Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:51 am
SJO
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YVR
21h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 7:37 pm
YVR
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SJO
25h 12m
2 stops
$636United Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
SJO
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YVR
39h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 11:45 am
YVR
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SJO
25h 15m
2 stops
$637Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:20 am
SJO
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YVR
23h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 9:37 pm
YVR
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SJO
26h 27m
2 stops
$638Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 8:59 pm
SJO
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YVR
13h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:47 am - 7:15 am
YVR
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SJO
20h 28m
1 stop
$641United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:46 pm
SJO
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YVR
10h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 12:21 pm
YVR
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SJO
21h 01m
2 stops
$645United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 8:02 pm
SJO
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YVR
15h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 11:15 pm
YVR
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SJO
13h 55m
2 stops
$646Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Vancouver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $529 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $775 and $653 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$272
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San José to Vancouver flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Vancouver Intl Airport was $272 for a one-way ticket and $617 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Vancouver?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Vancouver?

    San José airport is called San José Juan Santamaria Intl and the only airport in Vancouver is Vancouver Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Vancouver?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Vancouver?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Vancouver, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Vancouver, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Vancouver are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $582 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $607 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Vancouver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Vancouver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Vancouver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Vancouver with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and YVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Vancouver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vancouver from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San José to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Vancouver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Vancouver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9611 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Putting people that close to the bathroom, where you have to look into the bathroom as people are exiting and entering was not great and the smell was also not great. I know the airlines are desperate for more chairs, but that seat is a crime.

8.0 ExcellentKen, Apr 2026
DEN - YQR
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Putting people that close to the bathroom, where you have to look into the bathroom as people are exiting and entering was not great and the smell was also not great. I know the airlines are desperate for more chairs, but that seat is a crime.

one staffer was frustrated (it happen); the flight was late and the pilot mentioned they'll make amend but the snacks were the same, other than that the aircraft was clean and everything went smooth, no complaints

Flight delayed. Connecting to night flight was stressful but made it. Jusr in time. Ran.88Flight was fine.

ticket agent lady wás very helpful , she arranged wheel chair for my elderly mother

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

We called Kayak for a change due to the TSA situation in Atlanta. What we got was a canceled return flight (in error) and we had to find the mistake. Not happy with Kayak who blamed it on AA.

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

AA is flying sub par aging 787's to Tokyo. I fly other 787's long haul and these are at the bottom. Seats don't work well, tray tables don't work well and were dirty. The flight was great, the plane was not.

Gate agent tried hard to be helpful. Flight was just fine, some information was even in English. Fortaleza is a nice airport.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Lack of gluten free options in food service. I have Celiac disease and it appears you no longer offer special meals for people with dietary restrictions. I am a frequent flyer traveling into and out of Omaha airport. I have noticed over the course of several months that although our flight typically arrives ahead of schedule (awesome job AA!) - we typically sit on the runway for several minutes waiting for the ground crew to get in place. Not sure if it is a ground crew issue or a gate availability issue (due to construction at this airport). Seems to be more of a ground crew being on time issue.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

Purchased a direct flight which air Canada then sold to Aeroméxico. Flight went from 6.5hr direct to 12 hr with 3 hour layover.

All good……but luggage didn’t make it on the airplane. Had to wait 3 days. Was a bummer.

Small suitcase used for carryon the last time was refused by boarding crew this time. Appears to be at the discretion and mood of the person on the day. Flight was only half booked, there would have been no problem with space.

Staff looked unprofessional. Sloppy uniforms and hardly a smile to be found

My original booking with Air Canada turned into a headache

The whole plane smelled and felt old. The seats were very uncomfortable. Multiple delays. Extra fees.

Boarded late then sat on the Tarmac for 90 minutes for no reason

The most uncomfortable flight I’ve ever been on. I’m only 5,4” and barely had enough room to exist, couldn’t even fully relax my shoulders. Not sure why they bother with snacks. Half a coke and a single cookie?? Wow. Purchasable food looked gross too. Remember when airlines used to treat you like a human being?

Again, it was delayed and then our connecting aircraft was very cold.

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

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