Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $134 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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La Fortuna

How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Costa Rica?

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

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $320 found 3 hours ago
Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$323 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$323
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $323 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$335 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $335 found 20 hours ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$337 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Oct 29, priced at $337 found 2 days ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$342 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Oct 29, priced at $342 found 2 days ago
Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$351 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $351 found 20 hours ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 9, priced at $394 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from O'Hare Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $406 found 1 hour ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaDecember 1 to December 8$320
JFKLiberiaDecember 1 to December 8$320
MIALiberiaNovember 30 to December 10$334
YULLiberiaOctober 30 to November 6$340
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 18$367
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 18$367
BOSSan JoséNovember 2 to November 17$381
DENSan JoséNovember 12 to December 3$382
BOSLiberiaNovember 30 to December 10$442
EWRLiberiaNovember 30 to December 6$447
LAXLiberiaNovember 29 to December 9$464
YULSan JoséNovember 25 to December 2$515
SFOLiberiaNovember 2 to November 10$522
LAXSan JoséDecember 1 to December 5$530
SFOSan JoséOctober 25 to November 10$565
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSSan JoséOctober 2 to October 5$443
LGALiberiaOctober 2 to October 6$473
LGASan JoséOctober 3 to October 28$491
JFKSan JoséOctober 3 to October 19$577
DENSan JoséOctober 2 to October 11$582
MIASan JoséOctober 2 to October 3$646
LAXSan JoséOctober 2 to October 9$676
BOSLiberiaOctober 3 to October 4$703
LAXLiberiaOctober 3 to October 11$728
SFOLiberiaOctober 2 to October 10$782
YULSan JoséOctober 3 to October 8$840
SFOSan JoséOctober 2 to October 5$875
DENLiberiaOctober 3 to October 10$936
EWRLiberiaOctober 3 to October 13$1,062
EWRSan JoséOctober 3 to October 19$1,065
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Dec 10 - Dec 15

5 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $14,438, price is now $1,208 per person
$1,208
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Nov 7 - Nov 14

7 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,570, price is now $1,420 per person
$1,420
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Dec 11 - Dec 15

4 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,880, price is now $1,928 per person
$1,928
per person
found 23 hours 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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
Book a stay at this 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.
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
Book a stay at this 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 Los Lagos Hot Springs are located nearby.
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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs are located nearby.
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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 $320 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?
December 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 $320. 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?
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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 $320 and $1,065. 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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