Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $118 (2026/2027)

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

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Feb 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$267 Roundtrip, just found
$267
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat, Feb 13, priced at $267 just found
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Oct 30
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$306 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Fri, Oct 30, priced at $306 found 5 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$311 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $311 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$313 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $313 found 5 days ago
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$318 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$318
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $318 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$319 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $319 found 3 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$321 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $321 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$328 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $328 found 4 days ago
Wed, Feb 24 - Fri, Mar 5
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$336 Roundtrip, just found
$336
Roundtrip
just found
Select SANSA flight, departing Wed, Feb 24 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Fri, Mar 5, priced at $336 just found
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
XQP
Quepos
$338 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Quepos, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $338 found 5 days ago
Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$339 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $339 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaJanuary 22 to February 13$267
JFKLiberiaJanuary 22 to February 13$267
EWRLiberiaNovember 23 to December 1$346
BOSLiberiaNovember 16 to December 2$346
YULLiberiaNovember 14 to November 24$348
BOSSan JoséNovember 9 to November 23$391
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to December 1$395
EWRSan JoséNovember 17 to December 1$395
JFKSan JoséNovember 11 to November 17$405
MIASan JoséJanuary 1 to January 31$438
SFOLiberiaJanuary 20 to January 27$446
LAXLiberiaJanuary 17 to February 2$464
YULSan JoséNovember 29 to December 2$515
LAXSan JoséJanuary 9 to January 20$560
SFOSan JoséJanuary 14 to January 24$655
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
YULLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$304
EWRLiberiaOctober 25 to November 3$351
EWRLiberiaOctober 25 to November 3$351
BOSLiberiaOctober 24 to October 26$356
DENLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$391
MIALiberiaOctober 24 to October 29$416
MIASan JoséOctober 24 to October 28$568
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to November 1$598
JFKSan JoséOctober 24 to November 1$598
LAXLiberiaOctober 23 to October 30$624
JFKLiberiaOctober 24 to October 31$652
SFOLiberiaOctober 24 to November 8$699
EWRSan JoséOctober 25 to November 8$708
LAXSan JoséOctober 24 to October 28$741
SFOSan JoséOctober 25 to November 8$868
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Costa Rica Flight and Hotel Packages

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Way to Heaven Luxury Glamping
2.0-star property

Way to Heaven Luxury Glamping

Nov 28 - Dec 4

6 night stay

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

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,006, price is now $1,091 per person
$1,091
per person
found 1 day ago
Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0-star property

Suitree Experience Hotel

Dec 5 - Dec 12

7 night stay

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

United • Non-stop • Coach

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

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $3,597, price is now $1,346 per person
$1,346
per person
found 1 day ago
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only
4.0-star property

Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only

Nov 7 - Nov 14

7 night stay

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

United • Coach

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

American Airlines • Coach
Price was $5,073, price is now $2,756 per person
$2,756
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
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! (1,013 reviews)
"The Riu is a MASSIVE hotel, with lots of rooms, huge swimming pools, huge restaurants, and lots of food. It's like a huge mall, people everywhere, noise and music. If this is your kind of hotel, then it's a great one. The Costa Rican green surroundings are gorgeous and the beach is nice. But I found ..."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,462 reviews)
"B"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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! (1,233 reviews)
"Love this hotel the staff are amazing"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026

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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located nearby.
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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 $267 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?
January 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 $267. 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 $267 and $868. 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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