Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

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  • Delta

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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.

Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
San José
AU$2,054 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,054
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Brisbane to San José, returning Mon, 23 Mar, priced at AU$2,054 found 2 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, 26 Jan - Thu, 26 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
San José
AU$2,059 Return, just found
AU$2,059
Return
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Brisbane to San José, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at AU$2,059 just found
Air Canada
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
San José
AU$2,093 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,093
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Brisbane to San José, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at AU$2,093 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,102 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$2,102
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Sydney to Liberia, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at AU$2,102 found 3 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,103 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,103
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from Sydney to Liberia, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at AU$2,103 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 1 June - Mon, 29 June
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,104 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$2,104
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 June from Sydney to San José, returning Mon, 29 June, priced at AU$2,104 found 5 hours ago
Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
San José
AU$2,105 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,105
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Brisbane to San José, returning Mon, 23 Mar, priced at AU$2,105 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,152 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$2,152
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Sydney to Liberia, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at AU$2,152 found 3 hours ago
United
Mon, 29 Dec - Fri, 30 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,804 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$2,804
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, 29 Dec from Brisbane to Liberia, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,804 found 17 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
San José
AU$3,006 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$3,006
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 13 Apr from Brisbane to San José, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at AU$3,006 found 9 hours ago

Costa Rica Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to Costa Rica today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

Book Your Costa Rica Airfare

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Costa Rica Flights Information

Airlines serving
Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, United
Roundtrip price
from AU$2,054

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$2,054 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$2,054 and AU$3,006. Many lucky travellers scored one-way tickets from Brisbane (BNE) for as little as AU$1,222.
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$2,054 to AU$3,006 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.

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.

Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
San José
AU$2,054 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,054
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Brisbane to San José, returning Mon, 23 Mar, priced at AU$2,054 found 2 days ago
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