Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $177 (2026/2027)

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

Sat, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 28
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 Sat, Feb 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $376 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$386 Roundtrip, just found
$386
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $386 just found
Sat, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, just found
$389
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Apr 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Apr 22, priced at $389 just found
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, just found
$394
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $394 just found
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$396 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $396 found 12 hours ago
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, just found
$412
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $412 just found
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$424 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$424
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Dec 2, priced at $424 found 1 day ago
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$426 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$426
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $426 found 7 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 24 to October 29$340
BOSSan JoséNovember 12 to November 17$363
MIALiberiaSeptember 4 to September 10$369
MIASan JoséNovember 10 to November 15$369
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 13$379
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 13$379
LGALiberiaOctober 27 to October 31$382
BOSLiberiaOctober 20 to October 26$384
YULSan JoséSeptember 8 to September 15$385
EWRLiberiaOctober 18 to October 24$385
LAXLiberiaAugust 30 to September 5$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 26 to November 3$424
DENSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 25$428
SFOLiberiaAugust 21 to September 2$484
SFOSan JoséSeptember 1 to September 4$502
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséAugust 9 to August 19$637
JFKSan JoséAugust 9 to August 19$637
LAXSan JoséAugust 7 to August 17$638
DENSan JoséAugust 9 to September 12$659
MIASan JoséAugust 9 to August 16$680
LAXLiberiaAugust 7 to August 11$686
BOSSan JoséAugust 7 to August 17$751
JFKLiberiaAugust 9 to August 30$752
EWRSan JoséAugust 7 to August 16$817
SFOSan JoséAugust 7 to August 16$855
YULSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$921
SFOLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,332
YULLiberiaAugust 9 to August 15$1,357
EWRLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,612
MIALiberiaAugust 9 to August 13$1,615
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Sep 19 - Sep 24

5 night stay

Houston (IAH) to San José (SJO)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,567, price is now $842 per person
$842
per person
found 19 hours ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Sep 19 - Sep 26

7 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,574, price is now $1,908 per person
$1,908
per person
found 24 hours ago
Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
4.5-star property

Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

Oct 26 - Oct 30

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,097, price is now $1,135 per person
$1,135
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! (697 reviews)
"Ac was broken in room Asked to get it fix Said it was fixed bit was never looked at. Food was tough and blan Service was horrible Prices for items were way over priced fod times were terriblr no one explained thsr everything was on the app Payeda lot of money for subpar serice Drinks were watered ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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! (1,146 reviews)
"Convenient and the breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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 Plaza Real Alajuela are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,640 reviews)
"Excelente opción si vas a viajar al día siguiente. El hotel es perfecto para pasar una noche antes de un vuelo o de continuar el viaje. Las habitaciones son cómodas, el proceso de registro fue rápido, el personal fue muy amable y la ubicación es muy conveniente. Pudimos descansar muy bien y comenzar ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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! (1,601 reviews)
"The hotel looks old"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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 $340 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?
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 $340. 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 $340 and $1,615. 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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