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

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

Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$309 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $309 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$340 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $340 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$341 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $341 found 23 hours ago
Wed, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 21
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$353 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$353
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Apr 14 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Apr 21, priced at $353 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$364 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $364 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$364 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Nov 1, priced at $364 found 2 days ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$384 Roundtrip, just found
$384
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Nov 27, priced at $384 just found
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$396 Roundtrip, just found
$396
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $396 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséAugust 30 to September 5$364
BOSSan JoséSeptember 24 to October 3$364
EWRSan JoséSeptember 26 to October 31$368
YULLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 12$378
JFKLiberiaAugust 25 to September 8$396
JFKLiberiaAugust 25 to September 8$396
YULSan JoséSeptember 8 to September 15$427
BOSLiberiaOctober 15 to October 25$431
EKWLiberiaOctober 2 to October 9$432
DENLiberiaOctober 16 to October 31$438
EWRLiberiaOctober 3 to October 9$441
LAXSan JoséAugust 24 to October 20$448
LAXLiberiaSeptember 25 to October 4$464
SFOLiberiaAugust 24 to September 1$486
SFOSan JoséAugust 26 to September 5$589
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaJuly 11 to July 14$533
EWRLiberiaJuly 12 to July 19$533
EWRSan JoséJuly 11 to July 14$545
EWRSan JoséJuly 11 to July 14$545
LAXSan JoséJuly 11 to July 18$550
BOSLiberiaJuly 10 to July 17$551
LAXLiberiaJuly 11 to July 22$638
YULSan JoséJuly 10 to August 10$676
MIASan JoséJuly 11 to July 19$782
YULLiberiaJuly 12 to July 29$803
MIALiberiaJuly 10 to July 19$817
SFOLiberiaJuly 12 to July 17$820
SFOSan JoséJuly 10 to July 17$839
DENLiberiaJuly 11 to July 17$1,113
YYZLiberiaJuly 10 to July 17$1,327
*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 22 - Aug 27

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,384, price is now $733 per person
$733
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Sep 13 - Sep 17

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,882, price is now $901 per person
$901
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Jul 21 - Jul 26

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,138, price is now $1,764 per person
$1,764
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! (573 reviews)
"The hotel was nice. The housekeeper's were very respectful the rooms are clean however, front desk doesn’t know anything but how to check you in and check you out.. the food was mid. It was the same buffet every day for breakfast and lunch and dinner. The Italian restaurant was good. The Chinese ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 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! (2,561 reviews)
"Our room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was okay but nice to have before heading to the airport. The airport shuttle was very helpful for getting us from and to the airport"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 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! (1,932 reviews)
"Staff at reception wonderful. Very nice and helpful. They were amazing on handling some inconvenience"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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! (1,589 reviews)
"The property was seemingly in the middle of a regular town. Which I found good but know there is no walking to other beaches. The staff was friendly and helpful. I have no complaints. I’m we found it quite enjoyable. And kudos to the nightly performers!"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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 $309 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?
July 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 $309. 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 $309 and $1,327. 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.