Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $84 (2025/2026)

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

Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$210 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Jan 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $210 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 12
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $211 found 15 hours ago
Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Jan 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at $211 found 2 hours ago
Fri, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 28
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $215 found 2 days ago
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Feb 7
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$221 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $221 found 1 day ago
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at $225 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$230 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $230 found 17 hours ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $282 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaJanuary 9 to January 14$210
JFKLiberiaJanuary 9 to January 14$210
JFKSan JoséJanuary 19 to January 25$211
EWRLiberiaJanuary 23 to January 28$215
EWRSan JoséJanuary 28 to February 11$221
BOSSan JoséJanuary 7 to January 12$240
LAXSan JoséMarch 10 to March 18$268
BOSLiberiaJanuary 6 to February 10$311
SFOSan JoséJanuary 9 to January 12$329
YULSan JoséJanuary 22 to January 29$343
LAXLiberiaJanuary 19 to January 28$344
YULLiberiaJanuary 31 to February 10$375
SFOLiberiaFebruary 8 to February 12$377
EWRPuerto JiménezJanuary 6 to January 16$1,396
EWRPuerto JiménezJanuary 6 to January 16$1,396
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EKWSan JoséDecember 21 to December 30$320
MIALiberiaDecember 21 to December 28$538
BOSSan JoséDecember 19 to December 26$623
JFKLiberiaDecember 20 to December 27$659
LAXSan JoséDecember 20 to December 26$736
DENLiberiaDecember 21 to December 24$802
YULSan JoséDecember 19 to December 28$833
EWRSan JoséDecember 19 to January 5$841
EWRSan JoséDecember 19 to January 5$841
LAXLiberiaDecember 20 to December 26$843
BOSLiberiaDecember 19 to December 31$862
SFOSan JoséDecember 21 to December 29$940
JFKSan JoséDecember 19 to January 5$964
EWRLiberiaDecember 20 to January 1$1,139
YULLiberiaDecember 21 to December 31$1,209
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Arenal Roca Suites
3.0-star property

Arenal Roca Suites

Feb 18 - Feb 24

6 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

United • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Boston (BOS)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,079, price is now $446 per person
$446
per person
found 1 day ago
Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums
3.5-star property

Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

Jan 24 - Jan 31

7 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Coach

San José (SJO) to Boston (BOS)

Spirit Airlines • Coach
Price was $1,961, price is now $595 per person
$595
per person
found 20 hours ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Feb 18 - Feb 24

6 night stay

Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Boston (BOS)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $7,688, price is now $3,566 per person
$3,566
per person
found 1 day ago
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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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,892 reviews)
All things went well. Staff was very helpful in all areas.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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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.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,375 reviews)
Reception desk staff was professional and all the hotel staff were friendly. The room was comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. Great location from the airport although we had to wait 30 minutes for the hotel shuttle.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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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.
7.6/10 Good! (1,273 reviews)
Hotel is beautiful. However there are a few

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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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! (1,324 reviews)
The room was very clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The shows and concerts were amazing. It is a great place for family fun.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Opens in a new windowHotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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 $210 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 $210. 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 $210 and $1,396. 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.