Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $166 (2026/2027)

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Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $363 found 11 hours ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$366 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$366
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $366 found 11 hours ago
Sun, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Jun 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Jun 24, priced at $376 found 4 days ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$392 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Jan 22, priced at $392 found 6 days ago
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Oct 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $394 found 1 day ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $406 found 1 day ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 31, priced at $406 found 6 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$436 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$436
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $436 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 19$340
BOSSan JoséSeptember 17 to September 23$356
EWRSan JoséSeptember 2 to September 30$362
EWRSan JoséSeptember 2 to September 30$362
MIALiberiaSeptember 7 to September 17$389
JFKLiberiaJuly 7 to July 16$410
DENLiberiaAugust 28 to September 5$424
EWRLiberiaJune 24 to June 28$430
YULSan JoséSeptember 3 to September 10$434
BOSLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$445
LAXSan JoséAugust 30 to September 5$452
JFKSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 23$452
LAXLiberiaAugust 27 to September 3$482
SFOLiberiaAugust 27 to September 3$485
SFOSan JoséAugust 17 to August 29$540
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YYZLiberiaJune 14 to June 23$320
BOSLiberiaJune 12 to June 20$359
YULLiberiaJune 14 to June 21$402
EWRLiberiaJune 12 to June 20$404
EWRLiberiaJune 12 to June 20$404
BOSSan JoséJune 12 to July 11$474
MIASan JoséJune 12 to June 15$510
JFKSan JoséJune 13 to June 15$540
YULSan JoséJune 12 to June 21$563
EWRSan JoséJune 14 to June 17$577
LAXSan JoséJune 12 to June 14$588
DENSan JoséJune 12 to June 21$607
DENLiberiaJune 12 to June 16$623
LAXLiberiaJune 13 to June 23$683
SFOSan JoséJune 12 to June 16$818
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Aug 17 - Aug 24

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,518, price is now $743 per person
$743
per person
found 18 hours ago
Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Sep 1 - Sep 7

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (NYC)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $2,344, price is now $1,085 per person
$1,085
per person
found 1 day ago
Tifakara by the Waterfall
4.5-star property

Tifakara by the Waterfall

Aug 29 - Sep 5

7 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,125, price is now $1,119 per person
$1,119
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 Playa Potrero are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)
"All above"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 Casino Fiesta are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,505 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to stay. I stay a night coming and going to another location in Costa Rica from the airport. It has a free shuttle and excellent staff/service."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"This hotel, its staff, views, food and overall experience is just AMAZING! Mostly the staff is so attentive, kind and proactive. It made our birthday and anniversary celebrations so memorable and joyful. THANK YOU TO EXPEDIA AND MARRIOT HACIENDA, for a wonderful experience."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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! (1,159 reviews)
"It was very nice and the staff was wonderful."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Opens in a new windowFairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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 $320 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?
November 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 $320. 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 $320 and $818. 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.