Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $153 (2026/2027)

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Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$326 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $326 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$332 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Jun 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $332 found 3 hours ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jun 7, priced at $346 found 2 hours ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$349 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $349 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$408 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$408
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $408 found 8 hours ago
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, just found
$430
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, May 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 15, priced at $430 just found
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$450 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$450
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 19, priced at $450 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$470 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$470
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Jan 22, priced at $470 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIALiberiaMay 8 to May 12$294
EWRSan JoséMay 3 to May 8$316
EWRSan JoséMay 3 to May 8$316
BOSSan JoséMay 17 to May 21$318
JFKLiberiaMay 10 to May 13$332
JFKLiberiaMay 10 to May 13$332
JFKSan JoséJune 4 to June 7$346
DENSan JoséJune 3 to June 7$351
YULLiberiaJune 14 to June 23$360
YULSan JoséJune 1 to June 15$391
EWRLiberiaMay 31 to June 6$399
SFOSan JoséJune 3 to June 8$400
LAXSan JoséJuly 7 to July 12$436
LAXLiberiaMay 28 to June 3$472
SFOLiberiaMay 4 to May 12$488
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSSan JoséApril 24 to May 2$343
JFKSan JoséApril 24 to April 26$401
EWRSan JoséApril 24 to May 11$401
DENSan JoséApril 25 to May 4$433
LGALiberiaApril 26 to May 12$481
EWRLiberiaApril 25 to April 30$486
LAXSan JoséApril 24 to April 28$487
YULSan JoséApril 26 to May 6$528
LAXLiberiaApril 24 to May 6$608
JFKLiberiaApril 25 to April 29$616
BOSLiberiaApril 25 to May 2$655
YYZLiberiaApril 26 to May 7$668
SFOLiberiaApril 25 to May 2$680
SFOSan JoséApril 24 to May 2$725
DENLiberiaApril 24 to April 29$803
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel Cielo Azul Resort
3.0-star property

Hotel Cielo Azul Resort

May 3 - May 9

6 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,321, price is now $725 per person
$725
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Apr 27 - May 4

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,938, price is now $2,253 per person
$2,253
per person
found 1 day ago
Noah's Forest by Tifakara
4.5-star property

Noah's Forest by Tifakara

Apr 27 - May 4

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,104, price is now $1,764 per person
$1,764
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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (280 reviews)
Awesome experience

Reviewed on Apr 18, 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! (2,461 reviews)
Great room nice people working

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

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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! (1,490 reviews)
We were very pleased with the amenities, the service, and the food. It was close to the Diamante Eco Park, which we really enjoyed.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

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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! (3,263 reviews)
Very old property please don't expect much

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Opens in a new windowCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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 $294 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?
May 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 $294. 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 $294 and $803. 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.