Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $118 (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.

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$329 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $329 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$339 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $339 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $358 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$389
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 29, priced at $389 found 4 days ago
Mon, Jan 18 - Sat, Feb 6
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, just found
$412
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jan 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 6, priced at $412 just found
Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $430 found 19 hours ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$457 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at $457 found 1 day ago
Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$467 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$467
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Dec 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $467 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 26 to November 2$292
LGALiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$334
JFKLiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$339
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 14$355
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 14$355
DENSan JoséOctober 23 to October 28$370
BOSSan JoséOctober 18 to October 25$374
BOSLiberiaOctober 29 to November 3$391
EWRLiberiaOctober 26 to October 28$396
LAXLiberiaOctober 18 to October 27$412
DENLiberiaNovember 30 to December 8$426
JFKSan JoséDecember 8 to December 15$472
LAXSan JoséDecember 4 to December 8$477
SFOLiberiaOctober 12 to October 15$484
SFOSan JoséDecember 4 to December 8$551
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YYZLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 3$311
EWRLiberiaSeptember 27 to October 2$478
EWRLiberiaSeptember 27 to October 2$478
JFKLiberiaSeptember 27 to September 28$493
DENSan JoséSeptember 25 to October 3$513
BOSSan JoséSeptember 25 to September 27$539
LAXLiberiaSeptember 25 to October 4$571
MIASan JoséSeptember 26 to September 29$627
JFKSan JoséSeptember 26 to October 3$641
BOSLiberiaSeptember 26 to September 27$649
MIALiberiaSeptember 26 to October 3$723
SFOLiberiaSeptember 25 to October 6$782
EWRSan JoséSeptember 27 to October 3$786
LAXSan JoséSeptember 25 to February 26$789
DENLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 3$14,826
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Dec 1 - Dec 6

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $3,383, price is now $1,239 per person
$1,239
per person
found 1 day ago
Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Nov 25 - Nov 29

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (JFK)

Avianca • Coach
Price was $11,891, price is now $1,464 per person
$1,464
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Dec 15 - Dec 19

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,783, price is now $1,899 per person
$1,899
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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (909 reviews)
"got their own Sunday went to the lunch buffet. It had very little food left, and they weren’t filling the food . The food court was packed. This was supposed to be the low time of year so we didn’t understand. Why there were so many people there. On Monday, Tuesday it was packed so much that we couldn’t ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 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! (1,202 reviews)
"Wonderful location And impressed with the cleanliness"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,152 reviews)
"The staff very friendly, the land scape was out this world , breakfast was great , the piano at the lobby very good ."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 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 Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano National Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,596 reviews)
"Muy bonito hotel, habitaciones grandes y con muchas actividades"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 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 $292 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 13 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?
December 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?
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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 $292. 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 $292 and $14,826. 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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