Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

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Cheapest Flights to Costa Rica

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 6 Dec
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,094 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,094
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, 31 Oct from Sydney to Liberia, returning Sun, 6 Dec, priced at AU$2,094 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,109 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,109
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 1 Oct from Sydney to San José, returning Wed, 14 Oct, priced at AU$2,109 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,111 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,111
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 11 Nov from Sydney to San José, returning Sat, 21 Nov, priced at AU$2,111 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,112 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$2,112
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 3 Nov from Sydney to San José, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at AU$2,112 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,128 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,128
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 16 Nov from Sydney to Liberia, returning Mon, 14 Dec, priced at AU$2,128 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, 17 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,130 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,130
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 17 Mar from Sydney to Liberia, returning Wed, 24 Mar, priced at AU$2,130 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,144 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$2,144
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 4 Nov from Sydney to Liberia, returning Sun, 22 Nov, priced at AU$2,144 found 16 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,479 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$2,479
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 3 Nov from Sydney to Liberia, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at AU$2,479 found 16 hours ago
United
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,743 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$2,743
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, 14 Oct from Melbourne to Liberia, returning Wed, 11 Nov, priced at AU$2,743 found 19 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
AVV
Melbourne
LIR
Liberia
AU$3,061 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$3,061
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 7 Nov from Melbourne to Liberia, returning Sat, 21 Nov, priced at AU$3,061 found 3 days ago

Trending flights to Costa Rica

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 6 Dec
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,094 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,094
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, 31 Oct from Sydney to Liberia, returning Sun, 6 Dec, priced at AU$2,094 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Costa Rica that have flexible change policies?
It's quick and easy with Expedia. Step 1: Type in your travel dates and click on the "Search" button. Step 2: Check "No change fee" under the "Flexible change policies" subheading on the top left of your screen. Step 3. Score your cheap and flexible flight to Costa Rica.
Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?
With a great selection of airlines operating flights into or near Costa Rica, you have plenty of options:

  • United Airlines - 286 flights to or near Costa Rica each month, including 178 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.
  • American Airlines - 277 flights to or near Costa Rica each month, including 164 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.
  • Spirit Airlines - 91 flights to or near Costa Rica each month, including 91 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Costa Rica?
In the last seven days, AU$2,094 was the best price for a flight to Costa Rica. For an even cheaper fare, book well in advance and be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your trip to Costa Rica, then compare prices for nearby days by clicking on our "flexible dates" link.
How much is a flight to Costa Rica?
There were lots of cheap fares for the taking in the last seven days, with the price of a return ticket to Costa Rica varying between AU$2,094 and AU$3,061. Many lucky travellers scored one-way tickets from Sydney (SYD) for as little as AU$1,358.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Costa Rica?
When you've planned where you'd like to spend the most time in Costa Rica, take your pick of these major airports:

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 625 flights per month.
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 373 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?
If you'd prefer to spend your cash exploring Costa Rica rather than on getting there, depart early in the week. The most economical day to fly is generally Tuesday, with Monday coming in second. With many folks keeping their travel to weekends, Saturday typically has the most expensive ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to Costa Rica?
Seats varied from AU$2,094 to AU$3,061 in the last seven days. When you're ready to book, we'll be ready to help you pick up the best price to Costa Rica.
What is the best time to go to Costa Rica?
A good time to go to San José is after June 20 when summer starts. In Costa Rica's busiest city, average temperatures range from 16ºC to 24ºC at this time — prime weather for touring around! January, February and March are the most popular months to discover this destination.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Costa Rica?
A great month to book cheap flights to Costa Rica is February. It's worth remembering that in the United States, an expensive time to book a ticket is the busy month of December.

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Roundtrip price
from AU$2,094
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