Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $187 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Costa Rica?

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

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$415 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$415
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Oct 16, priced at $415 found 18 hours ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$420 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Sep 6, priced at $420 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$422 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$422
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Oct 16, priced at $422 found 18 hours ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$425 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$425
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $425 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$426 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$426
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sun, Nov 29 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Dec 20, priced at $426 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$426 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$426
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $426 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $430 found 2 days ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$434 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $434 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséSeptember 23 to September 29$305
EWRSan JoséSeptember 23 to September 29$305
BOSSan JoséSeptember 24 to October 1$359
YULLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 3$360
JFKLiberiaAugust 26 to September 6$420
JFKLiberiaAugust 26 to September 6$420
EWRLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 11$422
YULSan JoséSeptember 2 to September 9$426
BOSLiberiaAugust 25 to September 1$435
LAXSan JoséSeptember 11 to September 17$462
LAXLiberiaAugust 28 to September 5$464
DENSan JoséAugust 5 to August 13$468
SFOLiberiaAugust 24 to September 1$486
MIALiberiaSeptember 4 to September 6$516
SFOSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$549
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséJuly 4 to August 26$386
EWRSan JoséJuly 4 to August 26$386
JFKLiberiaJuly 4 to July 12$455
EWRLiberiaJuly 5 to July 13$482
JFKSan JoséJuly 4 to July 8$513
DENSan JoséJuly 4 to July 11$538
LAXSan JoséJuly 3 to July 11$628
LAXLiberiaJuly 3 to July 7$630
YULSan JoséJuly 5 to July 11$635
BOSSan JoséJuly 3 to July 24$642
SFOSan JoséJuly 4 to July 9$711
DENLiberiaJuly 5 to July 12$718
BOSLiberiaJuly 4 to July 14$735
MIASan JoséJuly 5 to July 7$741
MIALiberiaJuly 3 to July 4$803
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Aug 29 - Sep 5

7 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Dallas (DFW)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,529, price is now $782 per person
$782
per person
found 1 day ago
Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Jul 9 - Jul 16

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Delta • Coach

San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Price was $20,347, price is now $2,299 per person
$2,299
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Sep 3 - Sep 8

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

American Airlines • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Dallas (DFW)

JetBlue Airways • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,551, price is now $1,296 per person
$1,296
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 Playa Potrero are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (529 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and excellent service"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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! (2,528 reviews)
"Exactly what we needed in an airport hotel-convenient shuttle and easy access to car rentals, clean/spacious rooms, good breakfast!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,889 reviews)
"Se tuvo que llamar .. para mejor servicio"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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! (1,141 reviews)
"beautiful space for the weary traveler. Clean spacious and staff that speaks both English and Spanish."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Opens in a new windowFairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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 $305 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 14 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?
October 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 $305. 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 $305 and $803. 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.