Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $143 (2026/2027)

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

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Feb 26, priced at $320 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$321 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $321 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $328 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$333 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sun, Nov 1, priced at $333 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 20
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$336 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Sat, Mar 13 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, Mar 20, priced at $336 found 3 hours ago
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$342 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Fri, Dec 4 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $342 found 6 hours ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$343 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $343 found 10 hours ago
Sun, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$350 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$350
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 7 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Feb 11, priced at $350 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$355 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$355
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sun, Nov 1, priced at $355 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 20
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$356 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$356
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Sat, Mar 13 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, Mar 20, priced at $356 found 3 hours ago
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$363 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Fri, Dec 4 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $363 found 6 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGALiberiaJanuary 9 to January 16$277
MIALiberiaDecember 6 to December 22$320
YULLiberiaDecember 3 to December 10$328
JFKLiberiaNovember 27 to December 3$354
EWRLiberiaNovember 23 to December 1$367
BOSLiberiaDecember 1 to December 5$367
DENLiberiaNovember 25 to December 2$407
BOSSan JoséNovember 22 to December 2$412
JFKSan JoséDecember 1 to December 15$435
MIASan JoséDecember 3 to December 10$454
LAXLiberiaJanuary 24 to February 2$464
EWRSan JoséJanuary 19 to January 26$465
YULSan JoséDecember 2 to December 12$497
SFOLiberiaJanuary 31 to February 4$546
LAXSan JoséJanuary 31 to February 6$566
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGALiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$329
BOSLiberiaOctober 30 to November 5$371
EWRLiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$386
BOSSan JoséOctober 30 to November 3$437
DENSan JoséOctober 30 to November 7$514
EWRSan JoséNovember 1 to November 7$521
EWRSan JoséNovember 1 to November 7$521
YULLiberiaNovember 1 to November 8$543
JFKSan JoséOctober 30 to November 4$550
DENLiberiaOctober 31 to November 7$552
LAXLiberiaOctober 30 to November 5$645
LAXSan JoséNovember 1 to November 16$670
YYZSan JoséOctober 31 to December 1$744
SFOSan JoséOctober 30 to November 9$751
SFOLiberiaOctober 31 to November 7$822
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Dec 13 - Dec 18

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $13,359, price is now $1,319 per person
$1,319
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Dec 2 - Dec 7

5 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to Liberia (LIR)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,601, price is now $1,469 per person
$1,469
per person
found 1 day ago
Marala Hotel
3.5-star property

Marala Hotel

Jan 19 - Jan 26

7 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,651, price is now $1,452 per person
$1,452
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
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! (1,039 reviews)
"Definitely the most beautiful Riu property I’ve been to (nicer than Montego Bay and Punta Cana) and the grounds were well maintained. The Fun Squad was lacking however and were worse than both they other two Rius. It felt like they did not even want to be there at times. The night shows were also ..."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,469 reviews)
"Fuimos para la cómic con y fue muy conveniente lo cerca que estaba el centro de Convenciones el bar fue increíble tomamos una sangrías excelentes y personal fue muy atento, la cena fue espectacular y el desayuno estuvo a la altura muy buena variedad."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Opens in a new windowCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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! (1,243 reviews)
"Great place and near the airport."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 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.
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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 $277 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 20 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?
February 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 $277. 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 $277 and $822. 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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