Fluent Cargo
Go to App

San José to Vancouver By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from San José, Costa Rica to Vancouver, Canada by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

San José to Vancouver

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

13h 38m, 1-2 times a week

461kg CO₂e

Container Ship

25 days 9h, Every 1-2 weeks

945kg CO₂e

Road Freight

3 days 11h

8.12t CO₂e
About Fluent Cargo

Fluent Cargo is shipment and transport planning tool that is helping to digitize the global freight industry. See all your cargo options in one place and plan your next international shipment in seconds.

San José to Vancouver by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San José to Vancouver by plane will take about 13h 38m and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. FedEx is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 38m
1-2 times a week
5,976 km
3,713 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

461kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
1-2 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800+1 others
More Details

See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Air routes from San José to Vancouver

Explore more shipping routes including schedules and transit times.

San José to Vancouver by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San José to Vancouver by ship will take about 25 days 9h and departs from Caldera (CRCAL) and arrives into Vancouver (CAVAN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Caldera to Vancouver

Port of loading

Port of loading

25 days 9h
Every 1-2 weeks
7,267 km
4,516 mi.
1 transfer
4 stops

Estimated emissions

945kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUWAMS → CALEX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
More Details

See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Ocean routes from San José to Vancouver

Explore more shipping routes including schedules and transit times.

San José to Vancouver by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from San José to Vancouver. The total distance is around 7,450 km and will usually takes around 3 days 11h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

San José to Vancouver

3 days 11h
N/A
7,450 km
4,630 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

8.12t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
More Details

See carrier information, schedules and estimated emissions

More about shipping cargo and freight from San José to Vancouver by Air, Ocean and Road