Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $128 (2026/2027)

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Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$285 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$285
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 8, priced at $285 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$292 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, May 10, priced at $292 found 2 days ago
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$305 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $305 found 2 days ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$307 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $307 found 19 hours ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$317 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $317 found 6 days ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$331 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $331 found 1 day ago
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, May 6
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$335 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Apr 24 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $335 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$338 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Aug 28, priced at $338 found 2 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIASan JoséMay 16 to May 18$300
EWRSan JoséMay 14 to May 28$315
EWRSan JoséMay 14 to May 28$315
BOSSan JoséMay 26 to June 2$320
JFKSan JoséMay 9 to May 13$327
JFKLiberiaMay 7 to May 11$362
JFKLiberiaMay 7 to May 11$362
EWRLiberiaJune 5 to June 13$376
YULSan JoséJune 8 to June 22$376
BOSLiberiaJune 6 to June 13$398
LAXSan JoséJune 9 to June 18$407
SFOSan JoséJuly 8 to July 13$420
DENLiberiaMay 10 to May 13$449
SFOLiberiaMay 18 to May 21$450
LAXLiberiaMay 2 to May 8$476
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSSan JoséApril 11 to April 18$335
JFKSan JoséApril 12 to May 13$340
JFKSan JoséApril 12 to May 13$340
EWRSan JoséApril 12 to April 14$421
BOSLiberiaApril 11 to April 17$447
LGALiberiaApril 12 to April 17$471
DENSan JoséApril 11 to April 18$472
EWRLiberiaApril 11 to April 18$489
JFKLiberiaApril 12 to April 17$530
LAXSan JoséApril 11 to April 15$559
LAXLiberiaApril 11 to April 22$587
YYZSan JoséApril 11 to May 6$611
SFOLiberiaApril 11 to April 18$708
SFOSan JoséApril 11 to April 26$736
MIALiberiaApril 12 to April 17$1,448
*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

May 17 - May 23

6 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,453, price is now $1,227 per person
$1,227
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

May 17 - May 23

6 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,927, price is now $1,479 per person
$1,479
per person
found 1 day ago
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
4.0-star property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Apr 12 - Apr 19

7 night stay

Houston (HOU) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Houston (HOU)

Volaris Costa Rica • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,981, price is now $2,220 per person
$2,220
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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)
The resort itself is beautiful. The staff is friendly and the drinks are strong. The food is not that good to be honest.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

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Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (2,067 reviews)
Nos llevamos la mala experiencia que el check in era a las 3pm y nos hicieron esperar hasta casi las 5pm porque no estaban disponibles, y el personal se mostraba bastante estresado por la cantidad de personas con el mismo inconveniente y no fueron muy empaticos con los huéspedes. El hotel está un ...

Reviewed on Apr 9, 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! (2,464 reviews)
Great breakfast. Conveniently located by airport. And nice free shuttle.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,989 reviews)
A beautiful stay from start to finish! Barceló San José was such a wonderful experience and truly exceeded our expectations. The property itself is absolutely stunning.. lush, well-maintained grounds that feel like a peaceful escape the moment you arrive. The pool area is gorgeous and inviting, perfect ...

Reviewed on Apr 9, 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 $285 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?
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 $285. 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 $285 and $1,448. 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.