Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $159 (2026/2027)

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

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at $346 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$354 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $354 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $361 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 26
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$362 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Apr 21 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Apr 26, priced at $362 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $363 found 18 hours ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$367 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at $367 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 18
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$368 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 10 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $368 found 6 days ago
Mon, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 12
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 Mon, Mar 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Mar 12, priced at $376 found 3 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 20 to October 27$352
BOSSan JoséSeptember 2 to September 12$364
LGALiberiaNovember 2 to November 10$377
EWRLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$379
BOSLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$379
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to October 31$384
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to October 31$384
EWRSan JoséOctober 14 to October 18$398
LAXLiberiaSeptember 13 to September 25$404
YULSan JoséOctober 24 to November 8$421
JFKLiberiaAugust 28 to September 3$426
LAXSan JoséSeptember 14 to September 18$428
MIALiberiaSeptember 6 to September 11$430
SFOLiberiaAugust 29 to September 11$486
SFOSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$504
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXLiberiaJuly 31 to September 5$546
JFKSan JoséJuly 31 to August 14$637
JFKSan JoséJuly 31 to August 14$637
BOSSan JoséJuly 31 to August 5$653
EWRSan JoséAugust 1 to August 9$659
LAXSan JoséJuly 31 to August 4$659
JFKLiberiaAugust 1 to August 4$682
JFKLiberiaAugust 1 to August 4$682
EWRLiberiaJuly 31 to August 7$700
YYZLiberiaAugust 1 to August 8$703
BOSLiberiaAugust 1 to August 7$797
MIASan JoséJuly 31 to August 6$807
SFOSan JoséAugust 2 to August 9$825
YULSan JoséAugust 2 to August 19$864
SFOLiberiaJuly 31 to August 8$901
*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 29 - Sep 5

7 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,422, price is now $706 per person
$706
per person
found 10 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 $2,291, price is now $1,238 per person
$1,238
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Sep 5 - Sep 11

6 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,056, price is now $1,713 per person
$1,713
per person
found 20 hours 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! (666 reviews)
"Clean room, delicious food. Only thing I didn’t like was not able to make restaurant reservations."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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.
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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.
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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 $346 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?
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 $346. 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 $346 and $901. 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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