Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $185 (2026/2027)

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Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$401 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $401 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$401 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $401 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $406 found 3 hours ago
Tue, May 4 - Tue, May 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$414 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$414
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, May 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 11, priced at $414 found 4 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$420 Roundtrip, just found
$420
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $420 just found
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$420 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $420 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 25
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$426 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$426
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Dec 25, priced at $426 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 26
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$440 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$440
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $440 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 23$305
EWRSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 23$305
BOSSan JoséAugust 30 to September 8$335
MIASan JoséSeptember 1 to September 13$348
YULLiberiaAugust 25 to September 1$402
EWRLiberiaSeptember 27 to October 2$410
JFKLiberiaAugust 25 to September 6$420
YULSan JoséAugust 26 to September 3$428
BOSLiberiaAugust 26 to September 3$440
LAXLiberiaAugust 28 to September 5$464
LAXSan JoséSeptember 25 to September 29$473
MIALiberiaSeptember 23 to September 27$519
DENLiberiaSeptember 27 to October 2$520
SFOLiberiaAugust 25 to September 4$523
SFOSan JoséAugust 24 to September 2$597
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGASan JoséJune 26 to August 12$516
EWRLiberiaJune 26 to June 30$528
EWRLiberiaJune 26 to June 30$528
EWRSan JoséJune 27 to July 5$535
YYZSan JoséJune 28 to July 5$560
BOSLiberiaJune 27 to July 4$596
LAXSan JoséJune 26 to July 11$608
BOSSan JoséJune 28 to July 9$624
LAXLiberiaJune 26 to July 8$638
JFKSan JoséJune 26 to June 28$658
YULSan JoséJune 28 to July 5$675
JFKLiberiaJune 28 to July 4$711
DENLiberiaJune 27 to July 4$715
SFOSan JoséJune 26 to July 3$825
YULLiberiaJune 26 to July 10$1,098
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Aug 27 - Sep 1

5 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,900, price is now $895 per person
$895
per person
found 4 hours ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Aug 6 - Aug 13

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

JetBlue Airways • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,644, price is now $1,785 per person
$1,785
per person
found 1 day ago
Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Aug 10 - Aug 17

7 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Dallas (DFW)

Avianca • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,332, price is now $1,158 per person
$1,158
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Costa Rica 🏨

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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (507 reviews)
"It was nice but couldn't been better more so the location then the facility. Should've had better restaurants. Activities are limited and there are no photo ops like the other locations of the country signs. The room was hot in the main area.the room I got didn't match the one I booked but it was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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 Parque Viva and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,527 reviews)
"Had the longest hot water shower. If you know you know. Parking is super cheap for up to 8 nights !"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Parque Viva and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,876 reviews)
"El baño estaba bien, pero los adultos mayores corremos el riesgo de caernos con mucha facilidad ; en caso de estar bien enjabonados. No se logra sostener."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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 Parque Viva and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,146 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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 $305 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 14 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 $305. 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 $305 and $1,098. 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.