Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $82 (2025/2026)

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

Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$194 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $194 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$208 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $208 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $211 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, just found
$211
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $211 just found
Mon, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$217 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $217 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 31
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $225 found 6 days ago
Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$234 Roundtrip, just found
$234
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $234 just found
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$236 Roundtrip, just found
$236
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $236 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIASan JoséOctober 25 to November 1$160
JFKSan JoséOctober 26 to November 1$208
JFKSan JoséOctober 26 to November 1$208
EWRSan JoséNovember 10 to November 13$211
JFKLiberiaOctober 25 to November 3$234
BOSSan JoséOctober 20 to November 5$240
EWRLiberiaNovember 5 to November 10$253
LAXSan JoséNovember 12 to November 19$284
YULLiberiaOctober 28 to November 4$284
LAXLiberiaOctober 26 to November 4$304
YULSan JoséOctober 26 to November 2$330
BOSLiberiaNovember 9 to November 23$338
SFOSan JoséNovember 3 to November 11$354
SFOLiberiaNovember 13 to November 22$380
DENLiberiaNovember 9 to November 13$399
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséOctober 4 to October 9$247
EWRSan JoséOctober 4 to October 9$247
LAXSan JoséOctober 5 to October 10$292
JFKLiberiaOctober 4 to October 11$297
JFKLiberiaOctober 4 to October 11$297
JFKSan JoséOctober 4 to October 12$301
BOSSan JoséOctober 4 to October 7$311
DENLiberiaOctober 5 to October 23$328
MIALiberiaOctober 5 to October 23$338
BOSLiberiaOctober 3 to October 18$429
EWRLiberiaOctober 4 to October 21$489
SFOSan JoséOctober 5 to October 17$508
YULSan JoséOctober 3 to October 10$511
LAXLiberiaOctober 4 to October 9$526
SFOLiberiaOctober 5 to October 11$599
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Casa Jardin Del Mango
2.5-star property

Casa Jardin Del Mango

Dec 5 - Dec 8

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $752, price is now $307 per person
$307
per person
found 1 day ago
Origins Lodge
4.0-star property

Origins Lodge

Nov 4 - Nov 9

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $4,307, price is now $1,461 per person
$1,461
per person
found 1 day ago
Apartamento Ganesha Liberia
3.0-star property

Apartamento Ganesha Liberia

Dec 7 - Dec 14

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,428, price is now $598 per person
$598
per person
found 1 day ago
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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
Wonderful hotel with friendly staff
"Lovely hotel, clean rooms, friendly & helpful staff. Airport shuttle did not pick late at night despite receiving confirmation. Otherwise, an excellent choice"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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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
Stay at this 3-star 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 Plaza Real Alajuela are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,333 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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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, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,234 reviews)
"I didn’t like the staff Not courteous Not friendly No smiles All around with an exemption here and there"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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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, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 Baldi Hot Springs are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,251 reviews)
Great resort with plenty to do
"Stayed here for 6 days, rooms are spacious and nothing spectacular compared to a more modern style room but makes up for it with a balcony that faces the Volcano. There a several hot springs and one has a swim up bar that was fantastic. They also have a pool with a pretty lengthy fast slide, the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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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 $160 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?
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?
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 $160. 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 $160 and $599. 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.