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

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Tue, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 18
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Mar 9 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $328 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$343 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $343 found 3 days ago
Tue, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 18
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$344 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 9 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $344 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
MIA
Miami Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$344 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 11 from Miami Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Jun 18, priced at $344 found 4 days ago
Sat, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 1
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$346 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Feb 20 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Mar 1, priced at $346 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$348 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $348 found 2 days ago
Sat, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 1
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Feb 20 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Mar 1, priced at $358 found 10 hours ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $361 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $363 found 7 hours ago
Sun, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Jun 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Jun 24, priced at $376 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$392 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Jan 22, priced at $392 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaSeptember 5 to September 12$341
BOSSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 24$344
MIALiberiaJune 21 to June 25$359
MIASan JoséSeptember 2 to September 7$368
EWRSan JoséSeptember 9 to September 16$383
EWRSan JoséSeptember 9 to September 16$383
JFKLiberiaJuly 7 to July 14$410
JFKLiberiaJuly 7 to July 14$410
EWRLiberiaJune 24 to June 28$430
BOSLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$435
YULSan JoséSeptember 16 to September 22$436
LAXLiberiaAugust 9 to October 6$462
LAXSan JoséSeptember 7 to September 19$478
SFOLiberiaAugust 24 to September 2$533
SFOSan JoséAugust 3 to August 7$648
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaJune 14 to June 21$401
BOSLiberiaJune 13 to June 20$418
EWRLiberiaJune 14 to June 19$440
EWRLiberiaJune 14 to June 19$440
JFKSan JoséJune 13 to June 19$441
JFKLiberiaJune 14 to June 19$462
BOSSan JoséJune 12 to July 11$474
YYZSan JoséJune 14 to June 20$504
DENSan JoséJune 13 to June 20$565
LAXSan JoséJune 13 to June 27$658
EWRSan JoséJune 13 to June 19$661
LAXLiberiaJune 13 to June 21$694
YULSan JoséJune 14 to June 18$714
SFOLiberiaJune 12 to June 19$769
SFOSan JoséJune 12 to June 15$811
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Jul 8 - Jul 13

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (NYC)

American Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,113, price is now $1,101 per person
$1,101
per person
found 19 hours ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Jul 9 - Jul 13

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,447, price is now $1,369 per person
$1,369
per person
found 1 day ago
Koora Hotel by Sandglass
5.0-star property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Jun 22 - Jun 28

6 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,516, price is now $1,419 per person
$1,419
per person
found 2 days 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 Playa Potrero are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (458 reviews)
"This is such a beautiful resort. The room was spotless, and we had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. What truly made this vacation special was the connection we made with the staff, especially Lizandro at one of the outdoor bars. From our very first interaction, Lizandro took the time to ..."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 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! (2,497 reviews)
"Perfect hotel near the airport. Breakfast was ok. Rooms are clean and roomy."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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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! (1,157 reviews)
"We left another horrible hotel in the area and stayed here. It was great. The staff was super helpful. Breakfast was amazing and the airport shuttle was right on time. Thanks for ending our stay in Costa Rica!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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 Playa Potrero are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,551 reviews)
"Really nice people"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 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 $328 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 20 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?
March 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 $328. 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 $328 and $811. 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.