Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $158 (2026/2027)

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

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$375 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$375
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $375 found 4 days ago
Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jun 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 15 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Jun 19, priced at $376 found 2 hours ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$380 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$380
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $380 found 4 days ago
Mon, Jun 8 - Fri, Jun 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$382 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Jun 12, priced at $382 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $406 found 11 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $406 found 11 hours ago
Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$415 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$415
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Jun 5, priced at $415 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$446 Roundtrip, just found
$446
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Mar 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Mar 26, priced at $446 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaJune 12 to June 19$347
BOSSan JoséJune 14 to June 21$362
BOSLiberiaJune 12 to June 20$364
EWRLiberiaJune 12 to June 20$374
EWRLiberiaJune 12 to June 20$374
MIALiberiaSeptember 7 to September 14$393
EWRSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 9$402
EWRSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 9$402
YULSan JoséAugust 21 to August 31$455
DENSan JoséJuly 13 to July 14$467
LAXSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 13$471
LAXLiberiaAugust 28 to September 12$502
SFOSan JoséAugust 22 to August 29$557
SFOLiberiaAugust 3 to August 11$560
DENLiberiaJuly 15 to July 20$607
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaMay 31 to June 7$394
YYZLiberiaMay 30 to June 6$395
EWRLiberiaMay 31 to June 3$430
EWRLiberiaMay 31 to June 3$430
BOSLiberiaMay 30 to June 6$443
JFKSan JoséMay 29 to June 3$459
JFKSan JoséMay 29 to June 3$459
MIASan JoséMay 29 to June 1$460
YYZSan JoséMay 29 to June 29$482
DENLiberiaMay 29 to June 6$488
EWRSan JoséMay 29 to June 3$492
LAXLiberiaMay 29 to June 5$628
YULSan JoséMay 31 to June 12$640
SFOLiberiaMay 29 to June 6$705
SFOSan JoséMay 29 to June 5$785
*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

Jun 23 - Jun 27

4 night stay

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

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,260, price is now $673 per person
$673
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Jul 28 - Aug 2

5 night stay

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

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,607, price is now $1,218 per person
$1,218
per person
found 1 day ago
Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Jul 10 - Jul 17

7 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,694, price is now $1,390 per person
$1,390
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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (425 reviews)
"Muy mal servicio, a las instalaciones les falta mantenimiento y es muy difícil tener una buena comida en un restaurante a la carta."

Reviewed on May 25, 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 Playa Potrero are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,539 reviews)
"The view and staff were excellent.... Only thing that could have been better was the food."

Reviewed on May 26, 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! (2,495 reviews)
"Great airport hotel"

Reviewed on May 26, 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 National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,464 reviews)
"Great views and well maintained property. If you have car, visiting Mirador view point is a must (it’s on property but uphill drive)!!"

Reviewed on May 25, 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 $347 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?
November 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 $347. 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 $347 and $785. 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.