Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $158 (2026/2027)

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Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 28
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Apr 7 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Apr 28, priced at $346 found 3 days ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$354 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Nov 1, priced at $354 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 11
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$354 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Feb 11, priced at $354 found 3 days ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $358 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$362 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Oct 9, priced at $362 found 2 hours ago
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$367 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Oct 18 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $367 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 22
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$372 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$372
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Dec 22, priced at $372 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $376 found 1 hour ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIALiberiaSeptember 22 to September 25$334
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 10$336
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 10$336
MIASan JoséOctober 5 to October 6$347
YULLiberiaOctober 29 to November 5$358
LGALiberiaOctober 27 to October 31$382
BOSLiberiaOctober 23 to October 31$384
BOSSan JoséSeptember 20 to September 23$384
EWRLiberiaOctober 25 to November 3$396
JFKSan JoséSeptember 7 to September 16$410
LAXLiberiaAugust 28 to September 5$412
LAXSan JoséSeptember 5 to November 4$424
DENSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 25$428
YULSan JoséOctober 11 to October 14$430
SFOSan JoséNovember 1 to November 7$502
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXLiberiaAugust 8 to September 6$516
JFKSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$588
JFKSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$588
BOSSan JoséAugust 7 to August 11$593
DENSan JoséAugust 8 to August 16$628
EWRSan JoséAugust 7 to August 8$663
LAXSan JoséAugust 8 to August 16$713
SFOSan JoséAugust 7 to August 16$855
DENLiberiaAugust 9 to August 21$871
YULSan JoséAugust 7 to August 14$890
JFKLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$906
SFOLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,332
YULLiberiaAugust 9 to August 15$1,357
BOSLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,635
EWRLiberiaAugust 7 to August 12$1,772
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Oct 19 - Oct 24

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,046, price is now $603 per person
$603
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Oct 9 - Oct 13

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

JetBlue Airways • Coach
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Price was $2,101, price is now $1,106 per person
$1,106
per person
found 1 day ago
Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
4.5-star property

Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

Sep 9 - Sep 14

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,741, price is now $1,009 per person
$1,009
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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (719 reviews)
"The Riu Guanacaste was beautiful! The grounds are well maintained and the location is stunning. The view from our balcony was incredible. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. Moises at the Filidelfia swim up bar was an outstanding bartender. While some of the food was average, my entire family always ..."

Reviewed on Aug 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! (1,154 reviews)
"This was our first time traveling to Costa Rica and I’m glad we chose this hotel. The rooms were nice and clean. AC worked well! Parking is in front of the hotel. We paid extra for the breakfast and it was delicious. We were also able to exchange a small amount cash USD at the front desk which was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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.
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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 $334 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?
April 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 $334. 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 $334 and $1,772. 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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