Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $118 (2026/2027)

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

Tue, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$281 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Jan 23, priced at $281 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$284 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $284 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$289 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $289 found 10 hours ago
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$340 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $340 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Oct 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$405 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$405
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $405 found 7 hours ago
Tue, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 14
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$464 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$464
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 9 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Feb 14, priced at $464 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 4
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$494 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$494
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Nov 28 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $494 found 1 day ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$495 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$495
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $495 found 8 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$284
JFKLiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$284
EWRLiberiaJanuary 21 to January 26$326
MIALiberiaNovember 30 to December 10$334
YULLiberiaNovember 18 to November 25$354
JFKSan JoséOctober 31 to November 3$415
JFKSan JoséOctober 31 to November 3$415
BOSLiberiaDecember 10 to December 15$420
MIASan JoséDecember 8 to December 24$428
SFOLiberiaNovember 2 to November 10$429
EWRSan JoséJanuary 19 to January 26$437
LAXLiberiaJanuary 20 to January 26$464
SFOSan JoséJanuary 24 to February 7$470
YULSan JoséDecember 8 to December 19$478
DENLiberiaDecember 9 to December 14$497
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSSan JoséOctober 16 to October 19$437
YULLiberiaOctober 17 to October 24$457
EWRLiberiaOctober 16 to October 27$470
EWRLiberiaOctober 16 to October 27$470
DENSan JoséOctober 16 to October 18$471
JFKSan JoséOctober 16 to October 19$487
JFKSan JoséOctober 16 to October 19$487
BOSLiberiaOctober 18 to October 27$551
LAXLiberiaOctober 17 to November 1$570
MIASan JoséOctober 18 to November 1$574
SFOLiberiaOctober 17 to October 22$773
YULSan JoséOctober 17 to October 24$802
SFOSan JoséOctober 17 to October 25$875
EWRSan JoséOctober 18 to October 20$899
LAXSan JoséOctober 16 to October 19$1,019
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Luxury Nomad Containers
2.0-star property

Luxury Nomad Containers

Oct 16 - Oct 23

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,862, price is now $907 per person
$907
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Nov 18 - Nov 22

4 night stay

Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR)

Air Canada • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,160, price is now $915 per person
$915
per person
found 1 day ago
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
3.0-star property

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Oct 16 - Oct 23

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $6,666, price is now $3,134 per person
$3,134
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
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! (991 reviews)
"Rent a car because hotel transportation is expensive."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026

Opens in a new windowHotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,455 reviews)
"El pasado Viernes 9 después del terremoto en Panama, mi vuelo fue cancelado, era tarde en la noche y logre conseguir una habitación en el Country Innsuites by Radison, la joven Katherine de Recepción, fue super amable y asertiva al brindarme apoyo, para que me trasladaran del aeropuerto al hotel, ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026

Opens in a new windowCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,231 reviews)
"Superbe propriété. En plein centre-ville, sécuritaire et très bien entretenu. J'y retournerais sans hésiter."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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.
Opens in a new windowCosta Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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 $281 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 $281. 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 $281 and $1,019. 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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