Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $71 (2024/2025)

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Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 28 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $187 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 17
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$198 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 10 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 17, priced at $198 found 12 hours ago
Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 10
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$201 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 3 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 10, priced at $201 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 3, priced at $202 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$205 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 28 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $205 found 2 days ago
Fri, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 4
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$219 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 23 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 4, priced at $219 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$244 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Nov 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 25, priced at $244 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 25 - Tue, Oct 8
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$266 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Sep 25 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 8, priced at $266 found 21 hours ago
Mon, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 28
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$271 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$271
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 19 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Aug 28, priced at $271 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 17$198
EWRSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 17$198
JFKSan JoséSeptember 3 to October 3$202
BOSSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 17$211
MIASan JoséSeptember 2 to September 9$237
YYZLiberiaJune 15 to June 22$261
LAXSan JoséSeptember 8 to September 17$283
DENLiberiaAugust 15 to August 23$298
MIALiberiaJuly 29 to August 18$322
DENSan JoséAugust 13 to August 27$334
JFKLiberiaAugust 29 to September 18$350
EWRLiberiaAugust 20 to August 26$357
YYZSan JoséSeptember 9 to September 17$414
BOSLiberiaAugust 26 to September 14$464
YULLiberiaJune 15 to June 22$479
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKSan JoséJune 9 to June 16$263
BOSSan JoséJune 7 to June 14$286
MIASan JoséJune 8 to June 9$313
EWRSan JoséJune 8 to June 15$380
DENSan JoséJune 8 to June 15$451
JFKLiberiaJune 8 to June 15$454
EWRLiberiaJune 9 to June 24$489
BOSLiberiaJune 9 to June 13$500
YYZSan JoséJune 8 to June 16$500
YULSan JoséJune 7 to June 17$501
LAXSan JoséJune 9 to June 24$526
MIALiberiaJune 7 to June 14$568
SFOSan JoséJune 9 to June 18$626
LAXLiberiaJune 7 to June 19$636
DENLiberiaJune 9 to June 17$693
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star 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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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (468 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star 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.
8/10 Very Good! (1,037 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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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 spa resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great property with great staff. Friendly and safe."

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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

Can I fly to Costa Rica right now?
Before you go ahead and book, read through our Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Enter your destination, travel dates and vaccination status to check if any additional rules or restrictions apply, like quarantine or testing. Make sure you also reconfirm the advice with official government websites as well as your travel insurance provider.
How much is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?
Travelers picked up a roundtrip flight to Costa Rica for as little as $187 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?
August 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 $187. 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 $187 and $693. 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.