Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 1 hour behind San Jose.
To ensure you catch your flight from SJO to Vancouver, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from SJO to Vancouver with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You will need a visa for Canada if you have a passport from Costa Rica and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Travelling from central San Jose to SJO takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SJO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver is C$237. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$577. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SJO to Vancouver, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver is around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 33 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 16 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near CXH. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from SJO to Vancouver at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Vancouver, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from SJO to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are a couple of top attractions to add to your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Science World.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
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