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

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Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$305 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $305 found 6 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, May 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $320 found 2 days ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$338 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $338 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Tue, Jun 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$351 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $351 found 3 days ago
Sat, May 30 - Thu, Jun 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$362 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, May 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $362 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$387 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $387 found 3 hours ago
Tue, May 26 - Sun, Jul 5
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$403 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$403
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jul 5, priced at $403 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$450 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$450
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 19, priced at $450 found 16 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIASan JoséMay 7 to May 15$300
YULLiberiaJune 6 to June 14$309
BOSSan JoséJune 10 to June 18$312
EWRSan JoséJune 6 to June 27$313
EWRSan JoséJune 6 to June 27$313
JFKSan JoséJune 14 to June 27$337
DENSan JoséJune 7 to July 12$365
YULSan JoséMay 8 to June 5$378
EWRLiberiaJune 5 to June 13$385
SFOSan JoséJune 3 to June 7$386
MIALiberiaMay 24 to May 28$402
BOSLiberiaMay 30 to June 6$402
LAXSan JoséMay 26 to May 30$412
SFOLiberiaMay 4 to May 6$466
LAXLiberiaMay 4 to May 8$476
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséApril 19 to April 25$358
JFKSan JoséApril 18 to April 22$376
DENSan JoséApril 19 to April 30$440
EWRLiberiaApril 19 to April 23$447
EWRLiberiaApril 19 to April 23$447
JFKLiberiaApril 19 to April 23$486
LAXSan JoséApril 18 to April 20$506
YULLiberiaApril 19 to April 26$578
SFOLiberiaApril 19 to April 30$582
SFOSan JoséApril 18 to April 26$677
LAXLiberiaApril 19 to April 25$758
BOSSan JoséApril 19 to April 25$787
BOSLiberiaApril 19 to April 25$884
DENLiberiaApril 17 to April 20$937
MIALiberiaApril 18 to April 22$1,201
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Villa Marala
3.0-star property

Villa Marala

May 4 - May 10

6 night stay

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

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

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

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,341, price is now $777 per person
$777
per person
found 11 hours ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

May 17 - May 24

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,246, price is now $1,736 per person
$1,736
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Jun 1 - Jun 6

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
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Price was $2,305, price is now $1,313 per person
$1,313
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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)
We enjoyed going on an eco walk with David and Kat. The staff were great. I just found the entertainment was very minimal.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (2,077 reviews)
Good but in need of renovation

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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! (2,470 reviews)
All Hampton inns the same. Perfect

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
Book a stay at this 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,995 reviews)
Everything was great about this hotel and everyone was super nice!

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Opens in a new windowBarceló San José
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 $300 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?
April 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 $300. 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 $300 and $1,201. 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.