Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is one hour behind San Jose.
To ensure you catch your SJO to YVR flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJO and YVR:
Denver International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, Rs81,646 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs155,604. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to YVR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SJO to YVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Juan Santamaria International Airport, data shows 79.83% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you're on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
When booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
