Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $125 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Costa Rica?

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

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$281 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 2 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 $281 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$284 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 2 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 $284 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 12
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$299 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Feb 6 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Feb 12, priced at $299 found 15 hours ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$326 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Dec 11, priced at $326 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 21
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$335 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Apr 14 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Apr 21, priced at $335 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$340 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $340 found 2 hours ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$395 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$395
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $395 found 1 day ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$452 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$452
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at $452 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 22
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$462 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$462
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 8 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Jan 22, priced at $462 found 6 days ago
Thu, Feb 25 - Fri, Mar 5
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$464 Roundtrip, just found
$464
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 25 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Mar 5, priced at $464 just found
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$496 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$496
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $496 found 13 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGALiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$277
SFOLiberiaJanuary 11 to January 21$293
EWRLiberiaDecember 7 to December 11$326
YULLiberiaOctober 26 to November 3$354
DENSan JoséNovember 27 to December 8$383
BOSSan JoséDecember 1 to December 8$397
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to November 24$401
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to November 24$401
JFKSan JoséNovember 4 to November 8$405
BOSLiberiaDecember 10 to December 15$420
MIASan JoséDecember 8 to December 24$428
SFOSan JoséNovember 3 to November 13$432
LAXLiberiaJanuary 23 to January 29$464
YULSan JoséDecember 8 to December 19$478
LAXSan JoséJanuary 21 to January 25$551
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 17 to October 24$457
EWRLiberiaOctober 16 to October 20$483
EWRLiberiaOctober 16 to October 20$483
JFKSan JoséOctober 16 to October 19$487
JFKLiberiaOctober 17 to October 18$504
EWRSan JoséOctober 18 to October 25$505
BOSLiberiaOctober 18 to October 27$551
LAXLiberiaOctober 17 to November 1$570
DENSan JoséOctober 16 to October 18$573
BOSSan JoséOctober 17 to October 24$635
LAXSan JoséOctober 18 to October 23$692
DENLiberiaOctober 17 to October 27$775
SFOSan JoséOctober 17 to October 27$811
SFOLiberiaOctober 17 to October 20$858
YYZSan JoséOctober 16 to October 20$1,187
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Way to Heaven Luxury Glamping
2.0-star property

Way to Heaven Luxury Glamping

Dec 9 - Dec 13

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,706, price is now $945 per person
$945
per person
found 1 day ago
Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Nov 30 - Dec 6

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $17,129, price is now $1,407 per person
$1,407
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Dec 25 - Dec 31

6 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Denver (DEN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $4,755, price is now $2,315 per person
$2,315
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
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! (980 reviews)
"The property was beautiful, food was good, rooms clean, staff was rude and not helpful at all."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica 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! (1,230 reviews)
"Great stay! We were only there a night on our way to Quepos, but it was wonderful!"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica 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 $277 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?
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 $277. 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 $277 and $1,187. 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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