Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $98 (2026/2027)

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

Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$223 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $223 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $241 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$247 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $247 found 14 hours ago
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$252 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $252 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$256 Roundtrip, just found
$256
Roundtrip
just found
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $256 just found
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$261 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $261 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Feb 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$270 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $270 found 2 days ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, just found
$283
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $283 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGASan JoséJanuary 24 to January 31$211
EWRSan JoséFebruary 3 to February 10$218
JFKSan JoséJanuary 22 to January 28$223
LAXSan JoséFebruary 24 to March 4$253
JFKLiberiaMarch 3 to April 1$261
JFKLiberiaMarch 3 to April 1$261
EWRLiberiaFebruary 1 to February 5$276
SFOSan JoséFebruary 27 to March 7$297
YULLiberiaApril 18 to April 24$297
SFOLiberiaJanuary 31 to February 7$303
BOSLiberiaJanuary 25 to January 28$311
YULSan JoséJanuary 25 to February 4$320
LAXLiberiaFebruary 2 to February 5$323
EWRPuerto JiménezMarch 10 to March 17$1,043
EWRPuerto JiménezMarch 10 to March 17$1,043
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGASan JoséJanuary 11 to January 14$327
EWRLiberiaJanuary 10 to January 17$336
EWRLiberiaJanuary 10 to January 17$336
YULLiberiaJanuary 11 to January 21$339
BOSLiberiaJanuary 11 to January 20$345
JFKSan JoséJanuary 11 to January 14$352
YULSan JoséJanuary 11 to January 14$353
EWRSan JoséJanuary 10 to January 18$406
BOSSan JoséJanuary 10 to January 12$409
LAXSan JoséJanuary 10 to January 26$484
LAXLiberiaJanuary 11 to January 20$501
SFOSan JoséJanuary 11 to November 8$537
MIALiberiaJanuary 11 to January 14$539
SFOLiberiaJanuary 11 to January 24$556
DENLiberiaJanuary 10 to January 24$606
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Arenal Roca Suites
3.0-star property

Arenal Roca Suites

Jan 22 - Jan 27

5 night stay

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

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $930, price is now $457 per person
$457
per person
found 9 hours ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Feb 25 - Mar 4

7 night stay

Charlotte (CLT) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,274, price is now $2,108 per person
$2,108
per person
found 12 hours ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Apr 3 - Apr 10

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Denver (DEN)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,168, price is now $1,597 per person
$1,597
per person
found 10 hours ago
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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.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
Very close to the airport but that also means the air plane takeoffs are very load.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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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.
7.6/10 Good! (1,264 reviews)
Amenties are excellent. Location is great Nice vibrant feel to the resort Evening and day activities are excellent Front desk staff is arrogant and rude

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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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! (3,003 reviews)
We had an enjoyable nine night stay at the Country Inn in San Jose. The staff were wonderful and the property was great.👍

Reviewed on Jan 6, 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 Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,349 reviews)
everything stood out. From the amenities, to staff and most importantly the food.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 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 $211 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 $211. 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 $211 and $1,043. 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.