Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $153 (2026/2027)

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Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 23
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$324 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $324 found 5 hours ago
Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 21
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$338 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jan 13 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Jan 21, priced at $338 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$412
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 3, priced at $412 found 4 hours ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$415 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$415
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Oct 16, priced at $415 found 1 day ago
Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$420 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Aug 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $420 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$422 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$422
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Oct 16, priced at $422 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$425 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$425
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $425 found 4 days ago
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$426 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$426
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sun, Nov 29 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Dec 20, priced at $426 found 4 days ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Dec 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$429 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$429
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Dec 22, priced at $429 found 7 hours ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$434 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $434 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 23$314
EWRSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 23$314
MIASan JoséSeptember 1 to September 5$348
BOSSan JoséOctober 11 to October 18$354
YULLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 3$378
EWRLiberiaSeptember 27 to October 2$415
EWRLiberiaSeptember 27 to October 2$415
YULSan JoséSeptember 2 to September 9$426
BOSLiberiaAugust 25 to September 1$435
LAXLiberiaAugust 29 to September 5$457
LAXSan JoséOctober 3 to October 5$466
SFOLiberiaAugust 24 to September 1$486
DENLiberiaSeptember 22 to September 29$503
MIALiberiaSeptember 4 to September 6$516
SFOSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$549
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséJuly 4 to July 29$374
EWRSan JoséJuly 4 to July 29$374
BOSSan JoséJuly 3 to July 10$388
JFKLiberiaJuly 4 to July 12$455
JFKLiberiaJuly 4 to July 12$455
EWRLiberiaJuly 5 to July 11$504
BOSLiberiaJuly 4 to July 17$522
DENSan JoséJuly 4 to July 11$558
LAXSan JoséJuly 4 to July 11$576
YYZSan JoséJuly 5 to July 12$613
LAXLiberiaJuly 3 to July 10$638
SFOLiberiaJuly 3 to July 11$738
MIALiberiaJuly 3 to July 6$803
SFOSan JoséJuly 4 to July 10$825
DENLiberiaJuly 5 to July 12$859
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Aug 8 - Aug 13

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (NYC)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,685, price is now $885 per person
$885
per person
found 18 hours ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Sep 19 - Sep 25

6 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

JetBlue Airways • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,874, price is now $1,399 per person
$1,399
per person
found 12 hours ago
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

Jul 5 - Jul 12

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,848, price is now $1,488 per person
$1,488
per person
found 1 day ago
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this 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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (539 reviews)
"Hermoso hotel , excelente comida , el personal es super educado ,"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Casino Fiesta are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,536 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,895 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice and clean and had lots of amenities, including gym and pool. Proximity to the airport and being attached to the mall were a huge convenience factor!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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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 Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this 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! (1,582 reviews)
"Great all inclusive vacation ! Staff was excellent and friendly !"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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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 $314 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 18 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?
November 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 $314. 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 $314 and $859. 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.