Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $164 (2026/2027)

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

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Oct 7
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $346 found 5 hours ago
Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 18
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$349 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 10 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $349 found 6 days ago
Mon, May 10 - Mon, May 17
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$354 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, May 10 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, May 17, priced at $354 found 1 day ago
Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 18
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$355 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$355
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 10 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $355 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $361 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$362 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $362 found 2 days ago
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$362 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 3, priced at $362 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$364 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $364 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 17 to October 25$342
BOSSan JoséSeptember 3 to September 11$364
MIASan JoséSeptember 17 to September 22$376
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to October 31$384
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to October 31$384
JFKLiberiaAugust 26 to September 5$396
EWRSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 23$398
EWRLiberiaOctober 27 to October 31$403
BOSLiberiaOctober 28 to November 2$407
YULSan JoséOctober 8 to October 16$427
LAXLiberiaAugust 28 to September 5$464
LAXSan JoséSeptember 19 to September 26$466
MIALiberiaSeptember 10 to September 15$480
SFOLiberiaAugust 22 to September 2$486
SFOSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$549
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRLiberiaJuly 17 to July 27$553
EWRLiberiaJuly 17 to July 27$553
YULLiberiaJuly 18 to July 25$611
LAXLiberiaJuly 17 to July 23$658
LAXSan JoséJuly 17 to July 27$668
DENSan JoséJuly 19 to July 25$675
JFKSan JoséJuly 18 to July 25$724
SFOLiberiaJuly 17 to July 20$758
BOSSan JoséJuly 17 to July 20$813
MIALiberiaJuly 18 to July 25$820
MIASan JoséJuly 17 to July 19$841
EWRSan JoséJuly 18 to August 8$881
SFOSan JoséJuly 18 to July 23$902
YULSan JoséJuly 19 to July 26$971
BOSLiberiaJuly 18 to July 20$1,062
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Sep 23 - Sep 27

4 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,766, price is now $905 per person
$905
per person
found 1 day ago
Pacuare Lodge by Böëna
4.5-star property

Pacuare Lodge by Böëna

Aug 29 - Sep 5

7 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $4,359, price is now $2,490 per person
$2,490
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Sep 5 - Sep 11

6 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,487, price is now $2,007 per person
$2,007
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
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.
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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! (2,586 reviews)
"I stay at Hilton hotels almost every time across the US and I don’t recall ever leaving a bad review. Check in staff not helpful at all. Room was newly renovated and clean, but the door lock didn’t work. Had to swipe the card 6 or 7 times for it to open every time. There are 2 small lights in the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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! (1,152 reviews)
"Shuttle service to airport was amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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! (1,958 reviews)
"Ok place. The casino next door is a better place to get food or drink than the actual hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Opens in a new windowHilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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 $342 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?
August 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 $342. 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 $342 and $1,062. 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.