Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $137 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $316 found 8 hours ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$325 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$325
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $325 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$329 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $329 found 8 hours ago
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$366 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$366
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $366 found 5 hours ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$368 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $368 found 8 hours ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Nov 1, priced at $374 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Jan 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $376 just found
Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$378 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$378
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $378 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséOctober 17 to October 22$316
JFKSan JoséOctober 17 to October 22$316
MIALiberiaSeptember 21 to September 24$334
YULLiberiaNovember 1 to November 17$336
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to November 24$337
BOSLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$357
LGALiberiaNovember 12 to November 19$367
EWRLiberiaOctober 25 to October 31$372
BOSSan JoséNovember 10 to November 17$377
LAXLiberiaSeptember 13 to September 18$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 26 to November 2$424
YULSan JoséOctober 31 to November 7$432
DENSan JoséNovember 15 to November 22$446
SFOLiberiaAugust 29 to September 4$484
SFOSan JoséNovember 4 to November 11$502
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSSan JoséAugust 14 to August 22$556
LAXSan JoséAugust 15 to August 21$651
LGASan JoséAugust 16 to August 21$657
JFKSan JoséAugust 15 to August 19$701
MIASan JoséAugust 14 to August 17$722
YULSan JoséAugust 14 to August 21$809
EWRSan JoséAugust 16 to August 18$825
SFOSan JoséAugust 14 to August 17$855
EWRLiberiaAugust 14 to August 31$891
EWRLiberiaAugust 14 to August 31$891
SFOLiberiaAugust 16 to August 22$1,160
JFKLiberiaAugust 16 to August 24$1,166
LAXLiberiaAugust 16 to August 21$1,172
MIALiberiaAugust 14 to August 22$1,255
BOSLiberiaAugust 16 to August 21$1,591
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Oct 14 - Oct 18

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,961, price is now $960 per person
$960
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Oct 13 - Oct 18

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,710, price is now $1,477 per person
$1,477
per person
found 1 day ago
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
5.0-star property

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

Oct 18 - Oct 24

6 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

Air Canada • Coach
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Price was $1,788, price is now $1,048 per person
$1,048
per person
found 1 hour 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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (734 reviews)
"The hotel seems recently upgraded / remodeled. The rooms were great, food amazing, and the staff very friendly. It could use a bit more water activities and organization. But generally, we had a very pleasant stay here. Will come back!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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! (1,159 reviews)
"Le déjeuner eat horrible."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Conchal Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The resort is okay not worth the price. Not too much selection in food or wine"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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 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 $316 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?
October 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?
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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 $316. 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 $316 and $1,591. 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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