Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $164 (2026/2027)

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Tue, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 24
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Mar 16 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 24, priced at $346 found 11 hours ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $363 found 1 day ago
Thu, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Mar 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Mar 12, priced at $376 found 5 hours ago
Thu, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, just found
$389
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Mar 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Mar 15, priced at $389 just found
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $394 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$399 Roundtrip, just found
$399
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Mar 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Mar 15, priced at $399 just found
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 5
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$404 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$404
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $404 found 3 days ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$422 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$422
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $422 found 4 days ago
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$426 Roundtrip, just found
$426
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Sep 5, priced at $426 just found
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$428 Roundtrip, just found
$428
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $428 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YYZLiberiaOctober 27 to November 1$309
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 10$332
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 10$332
YULLiberiaOctober 24 to October 29$340
LGALiberiaNovember 5 to November 10$377
EWRLiberiaNovember 2 to November 10$378
BOSLiberiaOctober 23 to October 31$379
LAXLiberiaAugust 24 to September 4$414
YULSan JoséOctober 24 to November 8$421
JFKLiberiaAugust 25 to September 3$426
MIALiberiaSeptember 14 to October 12$429
LAXSan JoséAugust 25 to September 22$432
MIASan JoséOctober 19 to November 3$436
SFOLiberiaAugust 29 to September 5$486
SFOSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$504
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXLiberiaJuly 31 to September 5$546
YYZLiberiaAugust 2 to August 9$551
DENSan JoséAugust 1 to August 8$573
YULLiberiaAugust 2 to August 9$581
BOSLiberiaJuly 31 to August 3$647
LAXSan JoséJuly 31 to August 4$652
BOSSan JoséJuly 31 to August 5$653
JFKLiberiaAugust 1 to August 4$682
JFKLiberiaAugust 1 to August 4$682
JFKSan JoséAugust 2 to August 6$690
SFOSan JoséAugust 1 to August 9$839
YYZSan JoséAugust 1 to August 4$952
EWRSan JoséAugust 1 to August 8$969
SFOLiberiaAugust 2 to August 14$1,085
EWRLiberiaAugust 1 to August 4$1,315
*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

Sep 9 - Sep 16

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,381, price is now $739 per person
$739
per person
found 4 hours ago
Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Sep 9 - Sep 16

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,477, price is now $771 per person
$771
per person
found 4 hours ago
Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Aug 30 - Sep 5

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (NYC)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,291, price is now $1,238 per person
$1,238
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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (671 reviews)
"My family and I take an annual vacation. We generally travel with a group of 10+. We have tried many hotel brands and had high expectations for Riu when we booked. Other members have stayed with this brand in other countries and had great experiences. Sadly, that was not the case for myself and my ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 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! (1,151 reviews)
"Room was clean, good amenities and fantastic location for the airport so helps with convenience. Breakfast also pretty good, reasonable buffet selection without being too much. Coffee was superb (Britt). Only issue we had was first time staying they only had a room with a sofabed left even though ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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 Plaza Real Alajuela are located nearby.
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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.
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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 $309 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 19 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?
March 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 $309. 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 $309 and $1,315. 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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