Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $147 (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, just found
$331
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $331 just found
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$331 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $331 found 3 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$337 Roundtrip, just found
$337
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $337 just found
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$338 Roundtrip, just found
$338
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $338 just found
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, just found
$346
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Feb 5, priced at $346 just found
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$354 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $354 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jan 10, priced at $376 just found
Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$383 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$383
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 6, priced at $383 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaNovember 17 to November 25$293
BOSSan JoséOctober 20 to November 3$319
BOSLiberiaOctober 20 to October 27$355
MIASan JoséNovember 8 to November 19$364
JFKSan JoséSeptember 9 to September 14$374
EWRSan JoséOctober 23 to October 30$376
YYZSan JoséDecember 2 to December 16$385
JFKLiberiaOctober 25 to October 30$386
EWRLiberiaNovember 25 to December 8$390
LAXSan JoséOctober 23 to October 30$407
LAXLiberiaSeptember 20 to October 1$412
DENSan JoséOctober 16 to October 24$428
YULSan JoséOctober 25 to October 31$437
SFOLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 3$484
SFOSan JoséDecember 5 to December 16$615
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSSan JoséAugust 29 to September 3$401
EWRSan JoséAugust 29 to September 5$411
EWRSan JoséAugust 29 to September 5$411
LGALiberiaAugust 29 to September 18$435
LAXLiberiaAugust 29 to September 6$588
DENSan JoséAugust 30 to September 3$601
BOSLiberiaAugust 30 to September 3$646
YULLiberiaAugust 30 to September 6$683
MIASan JoséAugust 30 to September 6$731
SFOLiberiaAugust 30 to September 5$762
LAXSan JoséAugust 30 to September 1$801
JFKSan JoséAugust 28 to September 8$849
SFOSan JoséAugust 28 to September 1$862
YULSan JoséAugust 30 to September 3$876
EWRLiberiaAugust 30 to September 3$997
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Dar Lamia Boutique Hotel
3.5-star property

Dar Lamia Boutique Hotel

Oct 5 - Oct 11

6 night stay

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

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,397, price is now $774 per person
$774
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Sep 27 - Oct 2

5 night stay

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

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,245, price is now $1,027 per person
$1,027
per person
found 1 day ago
Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only
4.0-star property

Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only

Nov 11 - Nov 15

4 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,642, price is now $1,379 per person
$1,379
per person
found 21 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.
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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.
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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 Conchal Beach and Flamingo Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Everyone was so friendly and helpful, our room and the resort were always clean, the food was amazing. There was so much to do and the beach and pools were beautiful. Our only issue was our soaking tub in our room did not have warm/hot water, but I’m sure if we mentioned it they definitely would ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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! (1,558 reviews)
"It was a great stay. The hot springs onsite was a great way to relax after a day of activities. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 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 $293 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?
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 $293. 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 $293 and $997. 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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