Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $122 (2026/2027)

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La Fortuna

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La Fortuna

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

Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 6
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$301 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Mar 6, priced at $301 found 4 days ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
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 Tue, Nov 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $304 found 3 hours ago
Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 6
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Mar 6, priced at $316 found 4 days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, just found
$320
Roundtrip
just found
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $320 just found
Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 31
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$321 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Jan 31, priced at $321 found 1 day ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun, Dec 6, priced at $328 found 1 day ago
Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 2
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$342 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Feb 23 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Mar 2, priced at $342 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$384 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$384
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $384 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 14
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, just found
$412
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Jan 14, priced at $412 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaNovember 23 to December 3$295
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 11$304
EWRSan JoséNovember 3 to November 11$304
MIALiberiaOctober 19 to October 23$323
BOSLiberiaDecember 1 to December 6$325
LGALiberiaOctober 27 to October 31$337
EWRLiberiaNovember 30 to December 8$352
DENLiberiaNovember 24 to December 6$366
BOSSan JoséOctober 28 to November 6$374
JFKSan JoséOctober 19 to October 25$408
LAXLiberiaOctober 11 to October 31$412
LAXSan JoséNovember 11 to November 15$424
YULSan JoséOctober 28 to November 4$436
SFOLiberiaOctober 3 to October 9$484
SFOSan JoséNovember 26 to December 3$496
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSLiberiaSeptember 20 to September 27$484
BOSSan JoséSeptember 20 to September 25$505
EWRSan JoséSeptember 19 to September 26$511
EWRSan JoséSeptember 19 to September 26$511
DENSan JoséSeptember 19 to September 23$591
LAXLiberiaSeptember 18 to September 26$593
MIALiberiaSeptember 19 to September 20$615
LAXSan JoséSeptember 19 to October 26$621
LGALiberiaSeptember 20 to September 24$702
DENLiberiaSeptember 20 to September 27$721
YULSan JoséSeptember 20 to September 23$826
SFOLiberiaSeptember 19 to September 26$839
SFOSan JoséSeptember 19 to September 26$869
EWRLiberiaSeptember 19 to September 26$929
JFKLiberiaSeptember 19 to September 26$967
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Dar Lamia Boutique Hotel
3.5-star property

Dar Lamia Boutique Hotel

Nov 29 - Dec 5

6 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,354, price is now $705 per person
$705
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Dec 8 - Dec 12

4 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Liberia (LIR)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,348, price is now $1,086 per person
$1,086
per person
found 24 hours ago
Casa Lamia
3.5-star property

Casa Lamia

Nov 29 - Dec 5

6 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,361, price is now $728 per person
$728
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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
"I felt the food and drinks were average drinks were a bit watered down but the service was great from the waiters to the staff to the housekeeping, only one front desk person had an attitude but I’d say overall our experience was good. I would only say the food was average because some days not all ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 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! (1,181 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. It will be good to add some varieties to the breakfast menu."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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! (1,585 reviews)
"We had a wonderful 4 night stay in Los Lagos, but I would particularly like to highlight the zip line experience. Antonio and his team were very professional and made the experience fun and safe. We got lucky as our family of 4 including two kids ages 10 and 12 were the only ones signed up for our ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 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 $295 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 16 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?
February 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 $295. 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 $295 and $967. 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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