Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $136 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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La Fortuna

How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Costa Rica?

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

Wed, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$304 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$304
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Apr 14 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Apr 17, priced at $304 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $320 found 17 hours ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$325 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$325
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $325 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$326 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 6, priced at $326 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$326 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 6, priced at $326 found 23 hours ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$332 Roundtrip, just found
$332
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $332 just found
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$356 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$356
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Nov 1, priced at $356 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$372 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$372
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $372 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaDecember 10 to December 15$292
BOSSan JoséOctober 23 to November 3$307
EWRLiberiaDecember 1 to December 8$332
EWRLiberiaDecember 1 to December 8$332
BOSLiberiaDecember 1 to December 8$332
MIALiberiaOctober 27 to November 2$333
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to November 24$353
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to November 24$353
JFKLiberiaOctober 31 to November 4$363
LAXLiberiaOctober 3 to November 1$412
DENSan JoséDecember 8 to December 16$444
LAXSan JoséNovember 7 to November 9$447
YULSan JoséNovember 29 to December 16$450
SFOLiberiaSeptember 26 to October 2$484
SFOSan JoséNovember 2 to November 12$502
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YYZLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 19$383
EWRSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 30$470
EWRSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 30$470
BOSLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$534
BOSSan JoséSeptember 11 to September 15$542
LAXLiberiaSeptember 11 to September 12$594
LAXSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 21$667
JFKSan JoséSeptember 13 to September 14$711
LGALiberiaSeptember 13 to September 19$757
MIALiberiaSeptember 12 to September 13$771
JFKLiberiaSeptember 13 to September 19$789
SFOSan JoséSeptember 12 to September 20$814
SFOLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 19$828
DENLiberiaSeptember 13 to September 19$846
EWRLiberiaSeptember 12 to September 24$893
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Oct 12 - Oct 15

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,508, price is now $785 per person
$785
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 29 - Dec 4

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,640, price is now $1,440 per person
$1,440
per person
found 1 day ago
Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Oct 24 - Oct 31

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Coach

San José (SJO) to New York (JFK)

Delta • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,518, price is now $839 per person
$839
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! (1,184 reviews)
"good food and drinks"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano National Park are located nearby.
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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 Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano National Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,579 reviews)
"My family and I had a wonderful time here! The breakfast included was a delicious perk, from pancakes, to egg omelettes, and traditional Costa Rican rice and cheese and natural juices. There are options for everyone to enjoy. After a day of adventures, it was nice to be able to come back and go in ..."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 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 $292 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?
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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 $292. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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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 $292 and $893. 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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