Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $144 (2026/2027)

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Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 30 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $314 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $346 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$351 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $351 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $374 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $376 just found
Mon, Dec 14 - Sat, Dec 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$384 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$384
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Dec 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Dec 19, priced at $384 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$401 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jan 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 6, priced at $401 found 11 hours ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 6
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$407 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$407
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 6, priced at $407 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, just found
$412
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $412 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaNovember 21 to November 28$302
EWRLiberiaOctober 29 to November 3$319
EWRLiberiaOctober 29 to November 3$319
BOSLiberiaNovember 19 to November 24$319
EWRSan JoséNovember 24 to December 1$337
MIALiberiaSeptember 21 to September 24$344
DENLiberiaDecember 2 to December 8$348
BOSSan JoséSeptember 24 to October 1$374
JFKSan JoséDecember 7 to December 13$376
LAXLiberiaSeptember 20 to October 1$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 12 to October 16$426
MIASan JoséNovember 10 to November 15$426
YULSan JoséOctober 25 to October 31$437
SFOLiberiaSeptember 19 to October 2$484
SFOSan JoséOctober 4 to October 13$502
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRLiberiaSeptember 4 to September 25$435
EWRLiberiaSeptember 4 to September 25$435
MIASan JoséSeptember 4 to September 7$560
BOSSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 14$571
LAXLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 13$594
JFKSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 9$600
JFKSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 9$600
BOSLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 10$609
DENSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 13$611
LAXSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 6$685
EWRSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 9$769
SFOLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 13$789
SFOSan JoséSeptember 4 to September 7$855
YYZSan JoséSeptember 4 to September 9$872
DENLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 12$874
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio
3.0-star property

Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio

Oct 17 - Oct 24

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,241, price is now $682 per person
$682
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Nov 4 - Nov 10

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Dallas (DFW)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $2,983, price is now $1,306 per person
$1,306
per person
found 1 day ago
Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
4.5-star property

Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

Sep 11 - Sep 14

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,184, price is now $1,601 per person
$1,601
per person
found 24 hours 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.
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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.
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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 Conchal Beach and Flamingo Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of the nicest inclusive resorts that my wife and I have ever been to and she is from Alajuela Costa Rica, this is our first time that we stayed there we celebrated our fourth anniversary and my birthday and it was excellent. Staff was excellent. there was a miscommunication about the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,563 reviews)
"We will definitely be back, we loved the property and all the staff were so amazing!!"

Reviewed on Aug 28, 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 $302 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 18 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.
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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 $302. 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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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 $302 and $874. 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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