Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $146 (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.

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15
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 Tue, Dec 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $320 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 24
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$334 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Feb 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 24, priced at $334 found 3 days ago
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$341 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $341 found 2 days ago
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$348 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $348 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$352 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $352 found 5 days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 31
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$355 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$355
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Jan 31, priced at $355 found 2 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$405 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$405
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $405 found 22 hours ago
Fri, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$458 Roundtrip, just found
$458
Roundtrip
just found
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, Mar 5 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Mar 9, priced at $458 just found
Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$479 Roundtrip, just found
$479
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Mar 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Mar 8, priced at $479 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaDecember 1 to December 15$320
MIALiberiaNovember 30 to December 10$334
YULLiberiaOctober 30 to November 6$340
EWRLiberiaNovember 30 to December 8$360
BOSLiberiaNovember 30 to December 9$360
EWRSan JoséDecember 31 to April 7$381
EWRSan JoséDecember 31 to April 7$381
DENLiberiaDecember 7 to December 14$397
MIASan JoséDecember 8 to December 24$428
JFKSan JoséDecember 7 to December 14$452
LAXLiberiaJanuary 8 to January 14$458
YULSan JoséNovember 17 to December 13$530
LAXSan JoséOctober 25 to November 2$531
SFOLiberiaDecember 6 to December 13$556
SFOSan JoséJanuary 8 to January 29$655
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRLiberiaOctober 10 to October 23$420
EWRLiberiaOctober 10 to October 23$420
JFKSan JoséOctober 10 to October 14$564
JFKSan JoséOctober 10 to October 14$564
DENSan JoséOctober 11 to October 18$565
BOSLiberiaOctober 10 to October 23$570
EWRSan JoséOctober 11 to October 17$609
LAXLiberiaOctober 9 to October 12$617
BOSSan JoséOctober 11 to October 28$753
SFOLiberiaOctober 11 to October 20$782
JFKLiberiaOctober 10 to October 20$797
SFOSan JoséOctober 10 to October 20$811
YULLiberiaOctober 11 to November 1$815
DENLiberiaOctober 9 to October 16$941
YULSan JoséOctober 10 to October 12$961
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Nov 8 - Nov 15

7 night stay

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

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,456, price is now $727 per person
$727
per person
found 1 day ago
Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Dec 10 - Dec 15

5 night stay

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

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $14,361, price is now $1,132 per person
$1,132
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
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,880, price is now $1,949 per person
$1,949
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
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! (959 reviews)
"Me Encantó todo volvieria a repetirlo"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 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.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,220 reviews)
"Près de l aéroport"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

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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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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.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,157 reviews)
"EL tamaño de las camas muy reducido, por lo que nos costó mucho descansar bien"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 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 $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.
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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 $320 and $961. 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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