Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $152 (2026/2027)

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Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $328 found 4 days ago
Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 28
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 2 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 2 days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 11
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$354 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 2 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 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $358 found 18 hours ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, just found
$358
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $358 just found
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 28
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Aug 28, priced at $361 found 10 hours ago
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$367 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Oct 18 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $367 found 3 hours ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$368 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $368 found 18 hours ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$369 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $369 found 18 hours ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$379 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$379
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $379 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YYZLiberiaNovember 2 to November 6$309
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 11$332
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 11$332
DENLiberiaOctober 7 to October 21$346
MIASan JoséOctober 5 to October 6$347
BOSSan JoséSeptember 24 to October 1$364
LGALiberiaOctober 27 to October 31$382
BOSLiberiaOctober 23 to October 31$384
YULSan JoséSeptember 8 to September 15$385
JFKLiberiaSeptember 20 to September 25$386
LAXLiberiaAugust 22 to September 3$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 26 to November 5$424
DENSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 25$428
SFOLiberiaAugust 21 to September 2$484
SFOSan JoséSeptember 30 to October 5$516
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$588
DENSan JoséAugust 9 to September 12$659
LAXSan JoséAugust 9 to September 28$665
MIASan JoséAugust 9 to August 18$712
BOSSan JoséAugust 8 to August 16$747
EWRSan JoséAugust 8 to August 16$754
SFOSan JoséAugust 8 to August 22$855
JFKLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$906
YULSan JoséAugust 7 to August 14$1,070
LAXLiberiaAugust 9 to August 14$1,098
SFOLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,332
YULLiberiaAugust 9 to August 15$1,357
EWRLiberiaAugust 7 to August 11$1,589
BOSLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,635
DENLiberiaAugust 9 to August 21$9,477
*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

Sep 23 - Sep 27

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,995, price is now $1,090 per person
$1,090
per person
found 22 hours ago
Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
4.5-star property

Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

Oct 11 - Oct 16

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,843, price is now $1,047 per person
$1,047
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Costa Rica 🏨

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! (713 reviews)
"No pool staff to serve drinks. Pool area not clean (spilled food/drinks) were left laying around for too long. Food left by elevators too long! No mimosa at breakfast (I enjoy this perk on vacation). Toilets in the rooms smelled like sewage for some reason but they were clean (guess it’s a plumbing ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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! (1,150 reviews)
"Súper atentos, estaba por mi cumpleaños, y tuvieron una atención especial y un Regalo, más que el regalo es el detalle de hacer sentir especial la estadía👍👍"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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.
8/10 Very Good! (1,606 reviews)
"Major Hygiene and Maintenance Issues – Beautiful Beach, but Subpar Accommodations We recently spent 4 nights at the RIU Palace Costa Rica. While the beach is absolutely beautiful and the staff was incredibly friendly and responsive, the actual accommodations were completely unacceptable and poorly ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 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 $309 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 19 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?
November 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 $309. 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 $309 and $9,477. 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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