Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

Popular airlines to Costa Rica

  • Air Canada

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    American Airlines

  • Delta

    Delta

  • United

    United

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    JetBlue Airways

  • Avianca

    Avianca

  • Copa

    Copa

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Popular cities in Costa Rica

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San José

San José

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
Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$501 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$501
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from Los Angeles to San José, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at AU$501 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$514 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$514
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at AU$514 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, 5 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$524 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$524
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, 5 Dec from Los Angeles to San José, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at AU$524 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
LAX
Los Angeles
LIR
Liberia
AU$531 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$531
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Feb from Los Angeles to Liberia, returning Thu, 5 Mar, priced at AU$531 found 3 days ago
United
Tue, 9 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$545 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$545
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sun, 21 Dec, priced at AU$545 found 3 days ago
Delta
Fri, 5 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$547 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$547
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, 5 Dec from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sat, 20 Dec, priced at AU$547 found 3 hours ago
United
Mon, 8 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$608 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$608
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Los Angeles to San José, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at AU$608 found 3 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$620 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$620
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from Los Angeles to San José, returning Wed, 24 Dec, priced at AU$620 found 3 hours ago
Copa
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$742 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$742
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from Los Angeles to San José, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at AU$742 found 3 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 8 May
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
AU$754 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$754
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, 25 Apr from Los Angeles to San José, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at AU$754 found 12 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.

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Costa Rica Flights Information

Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, Delta, United, American Airlines, avianca, Air Canada, Copa, JetBlue Airways
Roundtrip price
from AU$501

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$501 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$501 and AU$1,991. Many lucky travellers scored one-way tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) for as little as AU$231.
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$501 to AU$1,991 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.

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
Mon, 10 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
San José
AU$1,991 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,991
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 10 Nov from Brisbane to San José, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at AU$1,991 found 5 days ago
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