Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your YVR to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
ر.ق. 826 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 1,819. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YVR to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.
