Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $147 (2026/2027)

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

Sun, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Jan 29, priced at $316 found 17 hours ago
Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Feb 27
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$321 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 27, priced at $321 found 17 hours ago
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$324 Roundtrip, just found
$324
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Dec 2, priced at $324 just found
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$336 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Wed, Jan 20 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Tue, Jan 26, priced at $336 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$342 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $342 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 29
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$343 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sun, Nov 29, priced at $343 found 3 days ago
Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Dec 26
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$356 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$356
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Fri, Dec 18 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at $356 found 18 hours ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$363 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $363 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 29
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$364 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sun, Nov 29, priced at $364 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$365 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$365
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $365 found 7 hours ago
Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
LIO
Limón Intl. Airport
$367 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Mon, Mar 22 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Limón Intl. Airport, returning Fri, Mar 26, priced at $367 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaJanuary 24 to January 29$316
MIALiberiaJanuary 11 to January 16$382
EWRLiberiaJanuary 16 to January 24$397
YULLiberiaDecember 8 to December 22$401
BOSLiberiaNovember 23 to December 1$411
JFKSan JoséNovember 24 to December 2$425
JFKSan JoséNovember 24 to December 2$425
BOSSan JoséDecember 31 to January 14$446
LAXLiberiaJanuary 23 to February 2$477
YULSan JoséNovember 27 to December 2$485
MIASan JoséJanuary 13 to January 17$488
EWRSan JoséNovember 24 to December 15$496
SFOLiberiaFebruary 2 to February 8$587
LAXSan JoséJanuary 31 to February 12$602
SFOSan JoséJanuary 16 to January 23$655
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaNovember 14 to November 21$349
JFKLiberiaNovember 14 to November 21$349
DENSan JoséNovember 13 to November 16$410
JFKSan JoséNovember 15 to November 25$445
BOSSan JoséNovember 13 to November 21$457
EWRLiberiaNovember 14 to November 21$474
BOSLiberiaNovember 13 to November 17$479
YULLiberiaNovember 13 to November 20$482
EWRSan JoséNovember 15 to November 25$513
DENLiberiaNovember 13 to November 24$524
YULSan JoséNovember 15 to November 22$547
LAXLiberiaNovember 13 to November 20$682
LAXSan JoséNovember 13 to November 21$702
MIALiberiaNovember 14 to November 17$728
SFOLiberiaNovember 15 to November 19$788
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Dec 4 - Dec 7

3 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,862, price is now $794 per person
$794
per person
found 1 day ago
Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Dec 13 - Dec 18

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $13,565, price is now $1,390 per person
$1,390
per person
found 23 hours ago
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
3.5-star property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Jan 20 - Jan 26

6 night stay

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

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

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

Sterling Blue • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $3,418, price is now $1,887 per person
$1,887
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
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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)
"Highly recommend this place. No issues at all, and a very nice and pleasant stay overall."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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! (3,499 reviews)
"Pratique pour une escale, mais propreté des chambres à revoir. Personnel très professionnel, amical et particulièrement efficace. Le service de navette fonctionne également très bien. Emplacement idéal tout près de l'aéroport, parfait pour une nuit à l'arrivée ou avant d'exécuter un vol. Petit-déjeuner ..."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Opens in a new windowCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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.
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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! (1,654 reviews)
"Our little house was perfect! Amazing view of the volcano and right next to the hot pools!"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Opens in a new windowHotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
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 $316 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 20 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?
January 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 $316. 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 $316 and $788. 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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