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.

Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$332 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Jun 5, priced at $332 found 2 hours ago
Wed, May 13 - Sun, Jun 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, May 13 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jun 7, priced at $346 found 8 hours ago
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$380 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$380
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, May 14, priced at $380 found 13 hours ago
Tue, May 26 - Sat, Jun 6
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$401 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $401 found 11 hours ago
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, May 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $430 found 1 hour ago
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$446 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$446
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 19, priced at $446 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 6
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$472 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$472
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $472 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$487 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$487
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Mar 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Mar 16, priced at $487 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGASan JoséMay 29 to June 11$268
EWRSan JoséJune 13 to June 20$280
MIALiberiaMay 9 to May 14$294
BOSSan JoséMay 12 to May 19$330
JFKLiberiaMay 12 to May 16$332
MIASan JoséMay 9 to May 13$342
YULLiberiaJune 15 to June 30$358
EWRLiberiaMay 23 to May 28$371
SFOSan JoséJuly 12 to July 26$398
BOSLiberiaMay 29 to June 6$400
YULSan JoséJune 13 to June 20$416
LAXSan JoséMay 26 to June 3$418
DENLiberiaMay 29 to June 6$440
LAXLiberiaJune 1 to June 6$472
SFOLiberiaMay 10 to May 14$514
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaApril 25 to May 8$418
JFKLiberiaApril 25 to May 8$418
EWRSan JoséApril 25 to May 31$427
EWRSan JoséApril 25 to May 31$427
DENSan JoséApril 25 to May 5$428
JFKSan JoséApril 25 to May 8$430
BOSSan JoséApril 26 to April 30$449
EWRLiberiaApril 25 to April 30$460
BOSLiberiaApril 26 to May 8$473
YULSan JoséApril 26 to May 6$481
LAXLiberiaApril 26 to May 1$598
SFOLiberiaApril 26 to May 2$623
LAXSan JoséApril 25 to April 29$625
SFOSan JoséApril 25 to April 27$725
YULLiberiaApril 25 to April 30$918
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Koora Hotel by Sandglass
5.0-star property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Jun 21 - Jun 24

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,280, price is now $753 per person
$753
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

May 28 - Jun 2

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,887, price is now $1,956 per person
$1,956
per person
found 1 day ago
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
4.0-star property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Apr 27 - May 4

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,888, price is now $1,702 per person
$1,702
per person
found 17 hours 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! (301 reviews)
My experience at this hotel was completely unacceptable and deeply concerning. From the moment we arrived, the staff displayed a dismissive and unprofessional attitude, particularly when addressing issues that were the result of their own errors. There was no effort made to accommodate or resolve ...

Reviewed on Apr 22, 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! (2,476 reviews)
Every thing is perfect.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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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! (2,023 reviews)
Very basic breakfast coffee was not very good.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
The staff went above and beyond. I required medical attention for a bee sting and they arranged everything

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Opens in a new windowCosta Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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 $268 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?
June 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 $268. 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 $268 and $918. 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.