Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $146 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$331 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $331 found 14 hours ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$356 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$356
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Feb 14, priced at $356 found 14 hours ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Feb 14, priced at $363 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$366 Roundtrip, just found
$366
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 6, priced at $366 just found
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $374 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Dec 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $376 just found
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Dec 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Dec 11, priced at $394 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 5
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$412
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $412 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $430 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$457 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at $457 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 30 to November 6$321
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to November 21$346
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to November 21$346
MIALiberiaOctober 16 to October 19$354
BOSLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$357
BOSSan JoséOctober 26 to November 3$370
JFKSan JoséSeptember 12 to September 23$374
EWRLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$378
EWRLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$378
MIASan JoséNovember 3 to November 11$401
LAXLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 2$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 29 to November 7$430
YULSan JoséNovember 11 to November 24$449
SFOLiberiaSeptember 20 to October 3$484
SFOSan JoséOctober 15 to October 31$542
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaAugust 22 to August 29$518
JFKLiberiaAugust 22 to August 29$518
DENSan JoséAugust 21 to August 26$586
LAXLiberiaAugust 22 to September 3$588
LAXSan JoséAugust 22 to August 24$661
MIASan JoséAugust 21 to August 25$664
JFKSan JoséAugust 23 to September 2$736
SFOLiberiaAugust 23 to September 5$762
EWRLiberiaAugust 22 to October 28$786
BOSLiberiaAugust 23 to August 30$799
SFOSan JoséAugust 22 to September 4$862
EWRSan JoséAugust 23 to September 2$873
YULLiberiaAugust 22 to August 29$892
BOSSan JoséAugust 22 to August 26$913
YULSan JoséAugust 21 to August 23$946
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio
3.0-star property

Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio

Oct 24 - Oct 31

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,228, price is now $649 per person
$649
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Nov 2 - Nov 9

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

Air Canada • Coach
Price was $3,473, price is now $1,519 per person
$1,519
per person
found 1 day ago
Vista Suites at Parador
2.5-star property

Vista Suites at Parador

Oct 24 - Oct 31

7 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,745, price is now $1,929 per person
$1,929
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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)
"Everything was great but that toilet water was horrible smell"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 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)
"I paid for a room with two beds. We arrived late from a long travel and the rooms were all sold out except for one queen bed. They said they no longer had a room with two beds and were unable to give me a credit for the charge."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 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 Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Conchal Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"This was our first time at an all inclusive and we weren’t impressed. The property is very large but it isn’t as maintained as I expected. The rooms are dark and smell moldy. We were a party of four and consistently had to request an extra towel daily (they only provided three). The restaurants we ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,557 reviews)
"The"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

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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 $321 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 17 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?
October 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?
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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 $321. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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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 $321 and $946. 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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