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

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Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$340 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jan 19 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $340 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$351 Roundtrip, just found
$351
Roundtrip
just found
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Jun 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 17, priced at $351 just found
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$359 Roundtrip, just found
$359
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $359 just found
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$362 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $362 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $363 found 7 hours ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$364 Roundtrip, just found
$364
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $364 just found
Sun, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Jun 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Jun 25, priced at $376 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$382 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Jun 16 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Jun 23, priced at $382 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 13$339
MIALiberiaJune 21 to June 25$359
BOSSan JoséSeptember 8 to September 23$374
JFKLiberiaJune 21 to June 25$376
EWRSan JoséSeptember 9 to September 16$383
EWRSan JoséSeptember 9 to September 16$383
EWRLiberiaJuly 8 to July 16$424
JFKSan JoséSeptember 15 to September 25$434
BOSLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$436
YULSan JoséAugust 16 to August 26$450
LAXSan JoséAugust 11 to August 25$461
DENLiberiaAugust 28 to September 5$467
LAXLiberiaAugust 6 to August 18$502
SFOLiberiaAugust 24 to September 2$533
SFOSan JoséAugust 28 to September 5$628
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSLiberiaJune 5 to June 20$416
BOSSan JoséJune 7 to June 23$440
JFKSan JoséJune 7 to June 11$444
DENSan JoséJune 5 to June 7$494
JFKLiberiaJune 7 to June 11$508
JFKLiberiaJune 7 to June 11$508
YULSan JoséJune 5 to June 12$519
MIASan JoséJune 5 to June 15$520
EWRLiberiaJune 5 to June 15$522
EWRSan JoséJune 5 to June 7$523
LAXSan JoséJune 5 to June 9$570
YULLiberiaJune 7 to June 14$583
DENLiberiaJune 5 to June 12$709
LAXLiberiaJune 5 to June 11$738
SFOLiberiaJune 7 to June 13$883
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Jul 8 - Jul 13

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,065, price is now $1,035 per person
$1,035
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Jun 20 - Jun 25

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Dallas (DFW)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,607, price is now $1,445 per person
$1,445
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
3.5-star property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Aug 26 - Sep 2

7 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,345, price is now $1,362 per person
$1,362
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! (453 reviews)
"Excellent. Clean room, food was so good and well seasoned at the buffet…pool was so fun and drinks was good also ."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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! (2,496 reviews)
"Perfect hotel near the airport. Breakfast was ok. Rooms are clean and roomy."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Stayed here for one night to be close to the airport for a flight the next morning. A wonderful hotel! Staff were very accommodating and kind! The room was clean and premises were absolutely beautiful. I wish I had more time here to enjoy the spa, restaurant, etc but hope to return in the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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! (1,550 reviews)
"This is not a 4-star resort as advertised. The room was dirty, the toilet leaked so it refilled every 10 minutes, the fan made a lot of noise and kept waking us up. One of the worst nights of sleep we have had in a hotel. The property was not maintained well. My wife found a bug crawling in the buffet ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Opens in a new windowHotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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 $339 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?
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 $339. 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 $339 and $883. 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.