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

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

Map / Route overview

Vancouver to San José

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Air Freight

14h 13m, Every few hours

299kg CO₂e

Container Ship

24 days 12h, 1-2 times a week

369kg CO₂e

Road Freight

3 days 11h

8.12t CO₂e
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Vancouver to San José by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Vancouver to San José by plane will take about 14h 13m and departs from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and arrives into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. American Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

14h 13m
Every few hours
5,692 km
3,537 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

299kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
1-2 times a dayBoeing 737-800+1 others
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
Every 1-2 weeksAirbus A320+2 others
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-800+3 others
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Vancouver to San José by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Vancouver to San José by ship will take about 24 days 12h and departs from Vancouver (CAVAN) and arrives into Rodman (PAROD). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Vancouver to Rodman

Port of loading

Port of loading

24 days 12h
1-2 times a week
7,996 km
4,968 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

369kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUCALEX
Direct1-2 times a weekMSC
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Vancouver to San José by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Vancouver to San José. The total distance is around 7,451 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

Vancouver to San José

3 days 11h
N/A
7,451 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
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