Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $83 (2025/2026)

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

Wed, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $182 found 1 day ago
Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Mar 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$210 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Mar 25, priced at $210 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, just found
$211
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at $211 just found
Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $215 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $225 found 1 day ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Apr 19, priced at $282 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$286 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $286 found 4 days ago
Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Mar 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$294 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $294 found 1 hour ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséJanuary 22 to January 25$211
JFKSan JoséJanuary 22 to January 25$211
EWRSan JoséJanuary 17 to January 24$216
LGALiberiaJanuary 20 to February 2$235
EWRLiberiaFebruary 9 to February 19$235
DENSan JoséFebruary 2 to February 9$237
LAXSan JoséJanuary 24 to January 31$244
BOSSan JoséMarch 4 to March 10$244
JFKLiberiaJanuary 19 to January 24$286
SFOSan JoséJanuary 8 to January 12$294
LAXLiberiaJanuary 7 to January 22$323
YULLiberiaJanuary 30 to February 7$335
YULSan JoséJanuary 20 to January 27$336
EKWLiberiaJanuary 5 to January 15$347
SFOLiberiaFebruary 17 to March 5$387
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséDecember 6 to December 17$213
JFKSan JoséDecember 6 to December 17$213
BOSSan JoséDecember 7 to June 4$301
YULLiberiaDecember 7 to December 11$304
DENSan JoséDecember 5 to December 9$307
EWRSan JoséDecember 6 to December 15$317
LGALiberiaDecember 7 to December 14$338
EWRLiberiaDecember 5 to December 14$364
LAXSan JoséDecember 6 to December 13$382
BOSLiberiaDecember 7 to December 19$399
SFOSan JoséDecember 5 to December 13$410
JFKLiberiaDecember 6 to December 11$430
YULSan JoséDecember 5 to December 9$441
LAXLiberiaDecember 6 to December 18$492
SFOLiberiaDecember 5 to December 15$567
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums
3.5-star property

Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

Jan 24 - Jan 30

6 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,722, price is now $549 per person
$549
per person
found 1 day ago
Cozy Condo with Panoramic Hillside Views from Rooftop Terrace and Short Walk to Beach
2.5-star property

Cozy Condo with Panoramic Hillside Views from Rooftop Terrace and Short Walk to Beach

Jan 7 - Jan 11

4 night stay

Minneapolis (MSP) to Liberia (LIR)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,586, price is now $1,134 per person
$1,134
per person
found 15 hours ago
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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.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,397 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

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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! (2,839 reviews)
Staff was very helpful and welcoming. The interior of the property is beautiful. It's like a mini oasis. Breakfast was good and the breakfast staff was incredible! If I'm ever in the area again, I know where I'm staying.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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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.
7.6/10 Good! (1,282 reviews)
Good property conditions with recent renovations but main issue is the night dinners as there’s is only one seating time which demands to show up at 5:30pm for the line to have chance to find a seat

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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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! (1,315 reviews)
Friendly staff. Nice rooms. Breakfast and dinner buffet was excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

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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 $182 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 16 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?
December 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 $182. 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?
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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 $182 and $567. 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.