Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $75 (2025/2026)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $182 found 11 hours ago
Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, just found
$211
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $211 just found
Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$231 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $231 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$240 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $240 found 19 hours ago
Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$240 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $240 found 8 hours ago
Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $250 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $250 found 3 hours ago
Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$253 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $253 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGASan JoséSeptember 10 to September 14$187
BOSSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 30$209
JFKSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 24$211
EWRSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 27$226
JFKLiberiaSeptember 13 to September 20$250
EWRLiberiaNovember 9 to November 13$250
LAXSan JoséOctober 7 to October 14$287
YYZSan JoséSeptember 26 to October 3$321
LAXLiberiaSeptember 10 to September 17$324
YULLiberiaOctober 28 to November 3$335
BOSLiberiaNovember 4 to November 11$363
SFOSan JoséOctober 25 to October 31$372
DENLiberiaSeptember 15 to September 18$385
SFOLiberiaSeptember 17 to October 1$388
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséAugust 31 to September 8$281
JFKSan JoséAugust 31 to September 8$281
EWRSan JoséAugust 29 to September 11$330
DENSan JoséAugust 30 to February 3$356
EWRLiberiaAugust 31 to September 4$368
EWRLiberiaAugust 31 to September 4$368
JFKLiberiaAugust 31 to September 5$398
BOSSan JoséAugust 31 to September 6$429
LAXSan JoséAugust 30 to September 8$439
LAXLiberiaAugust 30 to September 4$526
YULSan JoséAugust 31 to September 7$570
SFOSan JoséAugust 31 to September 3$585
SFOLiberiaAugust 31 to September 5$625
MIALiberiaAugust 29 to September 3$729
BOSLiberiaAugust 31 to September 6$924
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Arenal Roca Suites
3.0-star property

Arenal Roca Suites

Nov 1 - Nov 8

7 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $924, price is now $410 per person
$410
per person
found 1 day ago
Vista Suites at Parador
2.5-star property

Vista Suites at Parador

Sep 27 - Oct 2

5 night stay

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,570, price is now $1,083 per person
$1,083
per person
found 15 hours ago
Namu Garden Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
4.5-star property

Namu Garden Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Oct 10 - Oct 17

7 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $2,579, price is now $1,212 per person
$1,212
per person
found 1 day ago
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel 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 Playa Potrero are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,204 reviews)
"The staff was very attentive and even decorated the room for my sister birthday. Very pleasant and we will definitely come back. Large food selection and convenient to everything."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,674 reviews)
"Great place close to the airport"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Barceló San José
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot Springs are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,216 reviews)
"The resort is trully amazing. So wast and beautifully kept grounds with some animals and numerous hot springs and pools with slides. Loved the hot tubs and jacuzzis. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. Breakfast was great. Tge views of the rain forest and the volcano and breathtaking. Staff ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot Springs are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"What a fantastic property. 5 Stars"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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

How much is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?
Travelers picked up a roundtrip flight to Costa Rica for as little as $182 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 15 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?
September 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 $182. 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 $182 and $924. 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.

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*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.