Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $144 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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La Fortuna

How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Costa Rica?

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Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, just found
$314
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $314 just found
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, just found
$314
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $314 just found
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$319 Roundtrip, just found
$319
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $319 just found
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$324 Roundtrip, just found
$324
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $324 just found
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$331 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $331 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$331 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 4 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 4 days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$341 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $341 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, just found
$346
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $346 just found
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, just found
$374
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $374 just found
Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jan 27, priced at $376 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YYZLiberiaNovember 2 to November 9$220
LGALiberiaNovember 26 to December 2$314
EWRLiberiaDecember 2 to December 8$314
BOSLiberiaNovember 19 to November 24$319
DENLiberiaNovember 18 to November 26$353
EWRSan JoséNovember 24 to December 1$353
EWRSan JoséNovember 24 to December 1$353
JFKLiberiaOctober 25 to October 30$386
JFKSan JoséDecember 2 to December 9$389
BOSSan JoséNovember 13 to November 21$391
LAXLiberiaSeptember 20 to October 2$412
LAXSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$426
YULSan JoséOctober 25 to October 31$437
SFOLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 2$484
SFOSan JoséOctober 6 to October 13$500
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaSeptember 4 to September 9$529
DENSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 13$544
BOSLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 9$573
JFKSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 14$651
LAXLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 20$658
EWRSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 26$678
MIASan JoséSeptember 6 to September 14$684
LAXSan JoséSeptember 4 to September 7$689
SFOLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 13$774
YYZSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 11$817
MIALiberiaSeptember 4 to September 10$825
SFOSan JoséSeptember 5 to September 15$855
BOSSan JoséSeptember 4 to September 7$891
EWRLiberiaSeptember 6 to September 20$1,178
DENLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 11$14,826
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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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
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Price was $2,642, price is now $1,379 per person
$1,379
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Nov 5 - Nov 10

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Delta • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

JetBlue Airways • Coach
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Price was $2,803, price is now $1,396 per person
$1,396
per person
found 1 day ago
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
5.0-star property

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

Nov 11 - Nov 18

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Liberia (LIR) to Atlanta (ATL)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,920, price is now $1,675 per person
$1,675
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.
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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.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,200 reviews)
"An excellent option for a reasonably priced hotel near the airport and with free shuttle service. We were thrilled to discover that breakfast service starts at 5:30 am - a real Bonus when you have an early international flight! The dinner we had at the restaurant was very good, but the buffet breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

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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! (1,000 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! (1,561 reviews)
"Amazing resort"

Reviewed on Aug 27, 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 $220 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 18 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?
December 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 $220. 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 $220 and $14,826. 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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