Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $99 (2026/2027)

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Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$275 Roundtrip, just found
$275
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $275 just found
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 26
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$294 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 26, priced at $294 found 1 day ago
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$308 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$308
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $308 found 16 hours ago
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$313 Roundtrip, just found
$313
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $313 just found
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$324 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $324 found 6 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$324 Roundtrip, just found
$324
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, May 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 16, priced at $324 just found
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$333 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $333 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$334 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $334 found 1 day ago
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$342 Roundtrip, just found
$342
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $342 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SFOSan JoséMay 24 to May 31$290
MIALiberiaApril 13 to April 16$294
MIASan JoséApril 10 to April 16$296
EWRSan JoséMay 29 to June 5$308
EWRSan JoséMay 29 to June 5$308
YULLiberiaJune 7 to June 14$316
JFKSan JoséApril 11 to April 12$318
BOSSan JoséMay 11 to May 15$322
JFKLiberiaApril 26 to May 1$342
YULSan JoséJune 5 to June 11$389
BOSLiberiaApril 7 to April 14$396
LAXSan JoséMay 19 to May 25$397
EWRLiberiaApril 9 to April 14$399
DENLiberiaApril 14 to April 22$449
LAXLiberiaApril 21 to April 30$452
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSSan JoséMarch 28 to April 4$341
EWRSan JoséMarch 27 to April 1$430
EWRSan JoséMarch 27 to April 1$430
JFKLiberiaMarch 29 to April 13$478
YULSan JoséMarch 29 to April 6$530
LAXSan JoséMarch 28 to April 4$531
JFKSan JoséMarch 29 to April 12$542
BOSLiberiaMarch 29 to April 6$639
YYZLiberiaMarch 28 to April 4$679
SFOSan JoséMarch 27 to April 5$702
EWRLiberiaMarch 28 to April 1$718
SFOLiberiaMarch 28 to April 5$720
YULLiberiaMarch 28 to April 4$855
LAXLiberiaMarch 29 to April 1$857
DENLiberiaMarch 29 to April 4$1,086
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Ocean View Penthouses by Issimo - Adults Only
3.5-star property

Ocean View Penthouses by Issimo - Adults Only

May 9 - May 15

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,480, price is now $1,321 per person
$1,321
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Apr 16 - Apr 23

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,669, price is now $1,921 per person
$1,921
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 9 - Apr 13

4 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,487, price is now $1,926 per person
$1,926
per person
found 15 hours 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.
7.8/10 Good! (1,329 reviews)
We had an amazing one week vacation at Riu Guanacaste! The staff was always there for you and very friendly, yet their presence was very discrete at the same time. On site restaurants offerred a variety of delicios cuisines, for all tastes and preferences. The beach is very large, with fine sand ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (2,029 reviews)
There was no hot water in the room.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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! (2,440 reviews)
We only stayed for a few hours, but the hotel was very busy and the rooms were clean and spacious. We didn’t find the promoted breakfast bags for early checkouts

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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! (1,455 reviews)
If you are looking for a high-end, all-inclusive experience in Guanacaste, the Riu Palace is a top-tier choice. The combination of beautiful views, excellent hospitality, and diverse activity options makes it a perfect destination for couples or anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica in ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 $275 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 16 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?
April 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 $275. 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 $275 and $1,086. 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.