Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $136 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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

Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 24
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$304 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$304
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Feb 16 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 24, priced at $304 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $314 found 5 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
MIA
Miami Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$334 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from Miami Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $334 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $346 found 4 days ago
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$351 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 6, priced at $351 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$353 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$353
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $353 found 4 days ago
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $374 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$378 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$378
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 24 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Dec 2, priced at $378 found 6 days ago
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$384 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$384
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Dec 19, priced at $384 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$389
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jan 18, priced at $389 found 23 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 14$320
BOSSan JoséOctober 30 to November 3$326
EWRLiberiaNovember 16 to November 26$337
BOSLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$337
DENLiberiaNovember 29 to December 3$353
JFKLiberiaNovember 7 to November 11$366
MIASan JoséNovember 10 to November 15$379
YYZSan JoséDecember 4 to December 11$383
JFKSan JoséDecember 5 to December 12$403
LAXLiberiaOctober 18 to October 26$412
DENSan JoséDecember 7 to December 16$418
LAXSan JoséNovember 2 to November 12$430
YULSan JoséNovember 29 to December 16$449
SFOLiberiaSeptember 19 to October 2$484
SFOSan JoséNovember 2 to November 12$500
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YYZLiberiaSeptember 6 to December 17$322
EWRLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 13$467
EWRSan JoséSeptember 6 to November 17$543
YULSan JoséSeptember 4 to September 18$549
BOSLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 10$609
LAXLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 12$626
JFKLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 8$643
BOSSan JoséSeptember 4 to September 7$684
SFOLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 13$789
MIASan JoséSeptember 6 to September 9$815
MIALiberiaSeptember 4 to September 10$825
YYZSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 13$889
DENSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 9$915
LAXSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 12$937
DENLiberiaSeptember 4 to September 7$1,351
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4.0-star property

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Nov 9 - Nov 14

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Dallas (DFW)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,978, price is now $993 per person
$993
per person
found 20 hours ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Oct 14 - Oct 19

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Dallas (DFW)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,433, price is now $1,276 per person
$1,276
per person
found 1 day ago
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
5.0-star property

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

Nov 18 - Nov 22

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

American Airlines • Coach
Price was $2,151, price is now $1,191 per person
$1,191
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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (837 reviews)
"The check-in process was far too long. It took almost 40 minutes to check in, even though we were in the express line. Unfortunately, the service we received upon arrival was also unpleasant. There was no welcome drink or even a simple offer of water, which was disappointing for an all-inclusive ..."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 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! (1,178 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The hot springs and the area around it are amazing!"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026

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The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Conchal Beach and Flamingo 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 $304 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 18 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?
February 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 $304. 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 $304 and $1,351. 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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