Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $148 (2026/2027)

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

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Feb 2 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $328 found 5 hours ago
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $346 found 6 hours ago
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $358 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $361 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jan 12, priced at $363 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$366 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$366
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $366 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$366 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$366
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $366 found 3 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$368 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $368 found 4 days ago
Sat, Mar 20 - Wed, Mar 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Mar 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 24, priced at $376 found 3 hours ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$382 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $382 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 20 to October 27$352
LGALiberiaNovember 4 to November 10$377
BOSLiberiaOctober 20 to October 27$379
EWRLiberiaOctober 26 to October 31$383
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to October 31$384
YULSan JoséSeptember 8 to September 15$386
EWRSan JoséOctober 1 to October 6$388
BOSSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 20$398
LAXLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 11$404
DENLiberiaOctober 27 to October 31$411
MIALiberiaOctober 22 to October 25$417
LAXSan JoséOctober 13 to October 20$422
SFOLiberiaSeptember 27 to October 1$476
DENSan JoséAugust 28 to November 4$484
SFOSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$494
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséAugust 1 to August 5$477
EWRSan JoséAugust 1 to August 5$477
DENSan JoséAugust 2 to August 9$582
LAXSan JoséJuly 31 to August 7$679
BOSSan JoséAugust 2 to August 5$695
LAXLiberiaJuly 31 to August 8$717
JFKLiberiaAugust 1 to August 4$722
JFKLiberiaAugust 1 to August 4$722
SFOLiberiaJuly 31 to August 8$820
YULSan JoséAugust 1 to August 8$821
SFOSan JoséAugust 2 to August 9$825
BOSLiberiaAugust 1 to August 7$878
YYZSan JoséAugust 2 to August 9$902
DENLiberiaJuly 31 to August 7$909
EWRLiberiaJuly 31 to August 7$1,412
*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 31 - Sep 6

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,385, price is now $743 per person
$743
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Sep 25 - Oct 2

7 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

American Airlines • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Dallas (DFW)

JetBlue Airways • Coach
Price was $3,217, price is now $1,520 per person
$1,520
per person
found 24 hours ago
Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Aug 30 - Sep 5

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (NYC)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,286, price is now $1,233 per person
$1,233
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Costa Rica 🏨

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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (658 reviews)
"Clean room, lots of food and drink options, pools were a little dirty at times."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

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Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located nearby.
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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 Plaza Real Alajuela are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,615 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly, accommodating, and always has a smile on their face. From the front desk, housekeeping, bar, and restaurant serving the breakfast buffet, all staff are courteous and happy to be at work—highly recommended place."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,601 reviews)
"Staff was excellent. Food was very good. Bars were good. The night shows are just OK. There is no real hangout area for teens. There is really no activities to do at night time. Beach area is very poor. They don’t pull out any lounge chairs to lay out on the beach. You have to do it yourself. Beach ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 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 $328 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 19 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?
February 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 $328. 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 $328 and $1,412. 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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