Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $138 (2026/2027)

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Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$290 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Fri, Jun 5, priced at $290 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jun 27
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$290 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select World Ticket Ltd flight, departing Sat, Jun 27 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $290 found 19 hours ago
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jun 27
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$291 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Sat, Jun 27 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $291 found 19 hours ago
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$294 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Sat, May 16 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, May 23, priced at $294 found 1 day ago
Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$294 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at $294 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 9
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$295 Roundtrip, just found
$295
Roundtrip
just found
Select SANSA flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Thu, Apr 9, priced at $295 just found
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$296 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$296
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $296 found 2 days ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$299 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $299 found 4 days ago
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, May 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$302 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $302 found 4 days ago
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, May 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 15, priced at $314 found 23 hours ago
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$342 Roundtrip, just found
$342
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, May 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $342 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIASan JoséMay 7 to May 11$275
LGASan JoséApril 20 to April 24$297
BOSSan JoséJune 9 to June 16$298
EWRSan JoséMay 6 to May 10$307
YULLiberiaJune 7 to June 14$334
JFKLiberiaApril 27 to April 30$342
BOSLiberiaJune 6 to June 13$376
YULSan JoséMay 22 to May 29$376
SFOSan JoséJuly 12 to July 24$378
EWRLiberiaJune 9 to June 13$389
LAXSan JoséJune 2 to June 7$411
MIALiberiaApril 19 to April 25$423
SFOLiberiaApril 26 to April 30$446
DENLiberiaMay 7 to May 14$449
LAXLiberiaMay 2 to May 8$456
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséApril 12 to April 20$350
BOSSan JoséApril 11 to April 18$392
LAXSan JoséApril 10 to April 16$408
BOSLiberiaApril 11 to April 17$427
EWRLiberiaApril 10 to April 18$456
EWRLiberiaApril 10 to April 18$456
DENSan JoséApril 10 to April 19$462
YYZSan JoséApril 12 to April 26$470
JFKLiberiaApril 11 to April 15$509
YYZLiberiaApril 12 to April 26$576
LAXLiberiaApril 11 to April 15$608
SFOSan JoséApril 10 to April 19$669
SFOLiberiaApril 10 to April 18$691
DENLiberiaApril 12 to April 18$807
YULLiberiaApril 10 to April 17$876
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
3.5-star property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

May 17 - May 23

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,218, price is now $1,140 per person
$1,140
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

May 17 - May 23

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,904, price is now $1,326 per person
$1,326
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

May 1 - May 6

5 night stay

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

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,454, price is now $1,258 per person
$1,258
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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (237 reviews)
Great time.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

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Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (2,061 reviews)
Good location, good staff, not so good rooms, the mattess felt really bad and old

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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! (2,457 reviews)
A wonderful night sleep after a long flight. Quiet, clean, comfortable, all we needed. I would stay here again. Free shuttle to and from the airport was very helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

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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! (1,475 reviews)
The room wasn’t up to date. The furniture was older, had visible old stains, the bathroom had no ventilation, and the lights over the shower didn’t work.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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 $275 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 20 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?
June 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 $275. 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 $275 and $876. 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.