Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $137 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $316 found 23 hours ago
Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Feb 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $376 just found
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$386 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$386
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $386 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $394 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$412
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $412 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$413 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$413
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $413 found 2 days ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$424 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$424
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $424 found 1 hour ago
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Dec 4
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$453 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$453
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Viva flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $453 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to October 30$324
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to October 30$324
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 11$332
BOSLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$357
LGALiberiaNovember 2 to November 7$372
BOSSan JoséNovember 11 to November 18$374
JFKLiberiaOctober 26 to October 30$386
MIASan JoséSeptember 12 to September 16$388
DENSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 30$398
DENLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$404
LAXLiberiaAugust 30 to September 5$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 19 to November 2$424
YULSan JoséOctober 26 to November 2$425
SFOLiberiaNovember 2 to November 10$462
SFOSan JoséOctober 18 to October 21$496
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoséAugust 14 to August 16$604
LGASan JoséAugust 16 to August 21$647
JFKSan JoséAugust 14 to February 28$666
YULLiberiaAugust 16 to August 23$738
YULSan JoséAugust 14 to August 21$809
SFOLiberiaAugust 15 to August 29$821
SFOSan JoséAugust 14 to August 17$855
BOSSan JoséAugust 14 to August 16$883
EWRSan JoséAugust 14 to August 17$913
DENLiberiaAugust 14 to August 22$1,108
EWRLiberiaAugust 15 to August 20$1,125
EWRLiberiaAugust 15 to August 20$1,125
LAXLiberiaAugust 16 to August 21$1,172
MIALiberiaAugust 14 to August 22$1,255
BOSLiberiaAugust 15 to August 20$1,587
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Dar Lamia Boutique Hotel
3.5-star property

Dar Lamia Boutique Hotel

Oct 17 - Oct 24

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,534, price is now $832 per person
$832
per person
found 12 hours ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Sep 29 - Oct 5

6 night stay

Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,592, price is now $1,298 per person
$1,298
per person
found 1 day ago
Noah's Forest by Tifakara
4.5-star property

Noah's Forest by Tifakara

Oct 17 - Oct 24

7 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,123, price is now $1,103 per person
$1,103
per person
found 7 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.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,166 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

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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 Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Conchal Beach are located nearby.
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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.
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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 $316 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?
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 $316. 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 $316 and $1,587. 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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