Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $82 (2024/2025)

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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 12
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$199 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 29 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 12, priced at $199 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$214 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 29 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 5, priced at $214 found 5 days ago
Wed, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Oct 25, priced at $218 found 4 days ago
Mon, May 27 - Wed, Jun 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 5, priced at $218 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 5
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$222 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 30 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 5, priced at $222 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 12
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$230 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 6 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 12, priced at $230 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 14 - Thu, May 23
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$236 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 23, priced at $236 found 4 days ago
Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 5
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$243 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 30 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 5, priced at $243 found 4 days ago
Sun, May 26 - Fri, May 31
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$245 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 26 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 31, priced at $245 found 14 hours ago
Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$246 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 30 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jun 4, priced at $246 found 3 days ago
Tue, May 21 - Sat, Jun 1
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 21 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Jun 1, priced at $249 found 23 hours ago
Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$254 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 6 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jun 10, priced at $254 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$266 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Sep 5 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $266 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGASan JoséJune 11 to June 12$220
EWRSan JoséMay 29 to June 5$223
YYZLiberiaJune 13 to June 19$258
LAXSan JoséJune 3 to June 11$268
JFKLiberiaMay 27 to May 31$288
EWRLiberiaJune 1 to June 7$288
DENSan JoséJune 23 to July 11$323
LAXLiberiaAugust 13 to August 20$325
YYZSan JoséJune 5 to June 12$348
YULSan JoséJune 2 to June 10$350
SFOSan JoséJune 4 to June 11$365
BOSLiberiaMay 25 to May 30$402
SFOLiberiaAugust 6 to August 13$463
YULLiberiaJune 11 to June 18$467
DENLiberiaAugust 20 to August 30$487
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIASan JoséMay 18 to May 25$259
LGASan JoséMay 18 to May 25$303
LAXLiberiaMay 18 to May 22$314
LAXSan JoséMay 17 to May 25$352
SFOSan JoséMay 17 to May 21$355
YYZLiberiaMay 19 to May 25$396
YYZSan JoséMay 19 to May 29$400
EWRSan JoséMay 18 to May 22$411
LGALiberiaMay 18 to May 21$432
YULSan JoséMay 19 to May 22$435
JFKLiberiaMay 18 to May 21$435
YULLiberiaMay 19 to May 22$460
SFOLiberiaMay 19 to May 25$489
EWRLiberiaMay 19 to May 25$615
MIALiberiaMay 19 to May 24$642
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Palazzo Lakeside Hotel
3.0-star property

Palazzo Lakeside Hotel

Jun 19 - Jun 24

5 night stay

Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO)

Spirit Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive
4.0-star property

Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive

Jun 19 - Jun 24

5 night stay

Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO)

Spirit Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
4.0-star property

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area

Jun 19 - Jun 24

5 night stay

Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO)

Spirit Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
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Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (1,218 reviews)
"Great place!!! Lots of fun and beautiful place to visit!!!"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)
"Quick and easy check in"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"We really liked coming here bathrooms need a little updates. The staff was amazing so sweet and nice, food was really good. We had the best cleaning lady that did an amazing job with our room, Marcelina thank you for everything. She Deserves a raise"

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest, La Asunción, Heredia
Book a stay at this spa resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Wish the shuttle from the airport was more frequent, otherwise the property is a great stay!"

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly to Costa Rica right now?
Before you go ahead and book, read through our Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Enter your destination, travel dates and vaccination status to check if any additional rules or restrictions apply, like quarantine or testing. Make sure you also reconfirm the advice with official government websites as well as your travel insurance provider.
How much is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?
Travelers picked up a roundtrip flight to Costa Rica for as little as $199 within the last seven days. If you spot a bargain, act fast. Cheap deals don’t wait around forever! This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Costa Rica departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?
Put together your itinerary and then jet away with any of the 24 airlines that operate flights to Costa Rica. Secure a seat with favorite air carrier, Costa Rica Green Airways. It operates approximately 242 flights a month to San Jose, Costa Rica’s gateway city, so finding your perfect fare should be a breeze.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?
May is the cheapest month to make your way to Costa Rica based on Travelocity’s direct return flight demand from January to December last year. We can help you lock in an amazing deal so you can start preparing your vacation today.
How can I check my flight status to Costa Rica?
Make the most of our customer portal, Trips. You’ll find all things related to your flight to Costa Rica here, including information about flight delays, gate changes and more. You’ll see Trips at the top of the Travelocity homepage. Sign in to your free account and find what you need. You can also look up your itinerary while you’re on the move and get itinerary updates with the Travelocity app. All your itineraries are in one place, making it easy to share details with any members of your family flying with you.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Costa Rica?
Being flexible with your dates will help you score an incredible deal. Travelocity makes it a piece of cake to find your perfect fare through the “Flexible dates” feature. Search for your flight to Costa Rica, then compare the cheapest prices for surrounding days by clicking the Flexible dates dropdown box above. Booking ahead of schedule and traveling outside of peak periods will also help you save. In the last seven days, the best price for a roundtrip flight to Costa Rica was $199. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Costa Rica with Travelocity?
Where to begin! With our cheap flights to Costa Rica, rental cars, hotels, activities and more, you’ll discover everything you need for the perfect getaway with Travelocity. Reserve your cheap family flights and make use of our round-the-clock social media support and free cancellations on select airlines if necessary. Our aim is to offer hassle-free travel when you book with us so that you can spend less time on the nitty-gritty and more time building memories with your travel crew.
What are the most popular flight routes to Costa Rica?
As a much-loved tourist destination, it’s easy to find flights to Costa Rica. Here are some of the popular routes:

  • Tambor (TMU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 1,274 flights a month.
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 1,061 flights a month.
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 853 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Costa Rica on average?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Costa Rica were between $199 and $642. Whenever you’re ready to take off, Travelocity will help you find a fare to fit your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Costa Rica?
Here you’ll find a few popular direct flights to Costa Rica with their average journey times:

  • Tambor (TMU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 25 minutes
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 1 hour and 19 minutes
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 2 hours and 53 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Costa Rica?
The length of your flight and whether you choose a full-service or low-cost airline will mostly determine this. If you’re searching for long-haul flights to Costa Rica, entertainment, food and drinks will come standard. Wondering about cheap flights for family vacations? Check out the deals from budget carriers. Normally, these airlines don’t come with as many inclusions, so be prepared to pay for food and drinks.

Destinations in Costa Rica

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.