Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $182 (2026/2027)

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

Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $376 just found
Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, just found
$389
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $389 just found
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $394 found 5 hours ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$399 Roundtrip, just found
$399
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $399 just found
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$401 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $401 found 16 hours ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, just found
$412
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $412 just found
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$424 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$424
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Dec 2, priced at $424 found 4 hours ago
Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$426 Roundtrip, just found
$426
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 13 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $426 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 17$336
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 17$336
YULLiberiaOctober 24 to October 29$340
BOSSan JoséSeptember 24 to October 1$364
MIALiberiaSeptember 4 to September 10$369
MIASan JoséNovember 10 to November 15$369
LGALiberiaOctober 25 to October 31$382
EWRLiberiaNovember 9 to November 18$383
BOSLiberiaOctober 20 to October 26$384
YULSan JoséSeptember 8 to September 15$385
JFKLiberiaSeptember 19 to September 23$401
LAXLiberiaSeptember 20 to September 25$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 26 to November 3$424
DENSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 25$428
SFOLiberiaAugust 21 to September 2$484
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$588
JFKSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$588
LAXLiberiaAugust 8 to September 6$606
JFKLiberiaAugust 9 to August 30$752
JFKLiberiaAugust 9 to August 30$752
MIASan JoséAugust 8 to August 16$791
EWRSan JoséAugust 8 to August 13$822
SFOSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$869
YULSan JoséAugust 9 to August 13$921
YYZLiberiaAugust 8 to August 15$1,205
EWRLiberiaAugust 7 to August 11$1,244
BOSLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,247
DENLiberiaAugust 7 to August 12$1,305
SFOLiberiaAugust 7 to August 14$1,332
MIALiberiaAugust 9 to August 13$1,615
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Tifakara by the Waterfall
4.5-star property

Tifakara by the Waterfall

Oct 19 - Oct 24

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,588, price is now $862 per person
$862
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Oct 12 - Oct 17

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Dallas (DFW)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,379, price is now $1,151 per person
$1,151
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Oct 19 - Oct 24

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,610, price is now $1,403 per person
$1,403
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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (690 reviews)
"We need stronger drinks never got a buzz lol"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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! (1,157 reviews)
"Convenient and the breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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 Plaza Real Alajuela are located nearby.
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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.
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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 $336 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?
January 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 $336. 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 $336 and $1,615. 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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