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.

Alaska Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$1,795 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,795
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, 19 Apr from Sydney to Liberia, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$1,795 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$1,823 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,823
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 16 Apr from Sydney to Liberia, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$1,823 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 23 July - Thu, 6 Aug
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,012 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$2,012
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 23 July from Sydney to Liberia, returning Thu, 6 Aug, priced at AU$2,012 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sun, 19 July - Thu, 30 July
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,029 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$2,029
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, 19 July from Sydney to Liberia, returning Thu, 30 July, priced at AU$2,029 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,051 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,051
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, 17 Apr from Sydney to Liberia, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$2,051 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 22 June - Fri, 3 July
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,092 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$2,092
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 22 June from Sydney to Liberia, returning Fri, 3 July, priced at AU$2,092 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,110 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$2,110
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 16 Oct from Sydney to San José, returning Sun, 1 Nov, priced at AU$2,110 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,144 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$2,144
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 26 Mar from Sydney to Liberia, returning Sat, 4 Apr, priced at AU$2,144 found 5 days ago
United
Tue, 23 June - Sun, 5 July
MEL
Melbourne
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,727 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,727
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 23 June from Melbourne to Liberia, returning Sun, 5 July, priced at AU$2,727 found 3 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,991 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,991
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 5 Oct from Sydney to San José, returning Sun, 25 Oct, priced at AU$2,991 found 1 day 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.

Alaska Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$1,795 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,795
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, 19 Apr from Sydney to Liberia, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$1,795 found 4 days 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$1,795 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$1,795 and AU$2,991. Many lucky travellers scored one-way tickets from Sydney (SYD) for as little as AU$1,488.
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$1,795 to AU$2,991 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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