Statistics on Vancouver-Costa Rica (San José) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Costa Rica (San José) (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Costa Rica (San José) from Vancouver airport is $ 591 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 497 (in september) and $ 781 (in december), which is a saving of $ 95 or a surplus of $ 190 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $484 to $538 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Costa Rica (San José) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Costa Rica (San José) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 38002 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Costa Rica (San José) from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 497, saving $ 95 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 591). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 781).
Flight Vancouver-Costa Rica (San José): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 500 | $ 577 | fair price |
| February | $ 507 | $ 588 | fair price |
| March | $ 566 | $ 672 | fair price |
| April | $ 493 | $ 565 | good price |
| May | $ 482 | $ 550 | good price |
| June | $ 485 | $ 545 | good price |
| July | $ 559 | $ 654 | fair price |
| August | $ 495 | $ 577 | fair price |
| September | $ 455 | $ 497 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 469 | $ 511 | good price |
| November | $ 511 | $ 572 | good price |
| December | $ 611 | $ 781 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Costa Rica (San José)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Costa Rica (San José) range from $376 to $968. 9% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $914 to $968). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $484 to $538 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Costa Rica flight
There are 9 companies that serve Vancouver from Costa Rica (San José) airport: Aeromexico (aerm), United, flair airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Condor, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Kish Airline.
Data analysis:
Of the 38002 flights analyzed in previous years, Aeromexico (aerm) was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Vancouver->Costa Rica route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Costa Rica (San José) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $32. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Costa Rica (San José) to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $38. Conversely, departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a saturday may cost you an additional $46.
Top prices Vancouver-Costa Rica (San José)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → San José | 09-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 385 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San José | 14-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 422 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → San José | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 420 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San José | 01-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 385 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San José | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 407 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → San José | 06-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 385 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San José | 07-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 432 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → San José | 11-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → San José | 17-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 428 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → San José | 18-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 450 | layover flight with United |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Costa Rica (San José) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Costa Rica flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Costa Rica (San José), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 554 $, which is a saving of 37 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (276 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Costa Rica (San José) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 559), 5 to 6 months ($ 576), 6 to 7 months ($ 545) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 499 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 539), 2 to 3 months ($ 540), 4 to 5 months ($ 577), 5 to 6 months ($ 555), 6 to 7 months ($ 537), 8 to 9 months ($ 507), 9 to 10 months ($ 573) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 582 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 586), 4 to 5 months ($ 656), 6 to 7 months ($ 639), 7 to 8 months ($ 611), 8 to 9 months ($ 615), 9 to 10 months ($ 667) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 498 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 555), 2 to 3 months ($ 516), 4 to 5 months ($ 527), 7 to 8 months ($ 558), 8 to 9 months ($ 565) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 504 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 513), 2 to 3 months ($ 529), 5 to 6 months ($ 507) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 512 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 528) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 562 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 645), 1 to 2 months ($ 590), 3 to 4 months ($ 653) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 511 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 524), 4 to 5 months ($ 537), 8 to 9 months ($ 526) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 443 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 476), 2 to 3 months ($ 474), 4 to 5 months ($ 487) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 441 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 492), 2 to 3 months ($ 488), 3 to 4 months ($ 465), 5 to 6 months ($ 503), 6 to 7 months ($ 505) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 526 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 548), 2 to 3 months ($ 527), 4 to 5 months ($ 545), 5 to 6 months ($ 532), 6 to 7 months ($ 565), 7 to 8 months ($ 572) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 755), 2 to 3 months ($ 748), 3 to 4 months ($ 767), 6 to 7 months ($ 756) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Costa Rica are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Vancouver to Costa Rica (San José): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 509 $394 to $734 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 493 $385 to $842 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 614 $515 to $750 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 604 $545 to $756 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 572 $493 to $703 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 588 $514 to $750 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 595 $516 to $670 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 884 $580 to $1223 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 580 $508 to $681 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 559 $453 to $598 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 699 $598 to $737 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 913 $691 to $1272 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july and february are cheaper to travel to Costa Rica (San José). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!