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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from £240

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SJO
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£652

Return from

£529

One-way from

£240
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from London to Costa Rica

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Cheap flights to Costa Rica in May & June 2024

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The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Costa Rica in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to San José
Mon 10/619:45LHR - SJO
1 stop28h 10mAir France
Fri 5/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 8/5£529
Wed 29/506:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/707:00SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£530
Tue 18/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 8/5£531
Wed 15/506:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/507:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£541
Fri 10/506:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/507:00SJO - LHR
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£543
Thu 6/620:40LGW - SJO
1 stop25h 10mIberia
Thu 13/616:15SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 45mIberia
Deal found 7/5£548
Thu 6/620:10LHR - SJO
1 stop25h 40mIberia
Thu 13/616:15SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 40mIberia
Deal found 7/5£549
Mon 20/509:30LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 20mAir Canada
Mon 3/608:15SJO - LHR
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 8/5£552
Mon 20/508:30LHR - SJO
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Sun 2/609:45SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 8/5£557
Cheap flights to Liberia
Wed 8/518:00LHR - LIR
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/516:35LIR - LHR
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£639
Sat 1/613:40LHR - LIR
1 stop27h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/613:03LIR - LHR
1 stop33h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5£641
Wed 8/510:35LHR - LIR
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/513:14LIR - LHR
1 stop15h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5£663
Thu 6/612:40LGW - LIR
1 stop30h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/613:22LIR - LGW
1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£712
Fri 7/612:05LHR - LIR
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/616:35LIR - LHR
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£731
Fri 7/612:05LHR - LIR
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/616:35LIR - LHR
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£733
Sat 1/614:05LHR - LIR
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/616:35LIR - LHR
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£747
Thu 6/611:00LGW - LIR
2 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/613:22LIR - LGW
1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£784
Fri 7/609:30LHR - LIR
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/616:35LIR - LHR
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£798

Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches and data were last updated on 8 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 10/619:45LHR - SJO
1 stop28h 10mAir France
Fri 5/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 8/5£529
Wed 29/506:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/707:00SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£530
Tue 18/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 8/5£531
Wed 18/915:55LHR - SJO
1 stop26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1120:05SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£539
Sun 3/1115:55LHR - SJO
1 stop26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1120:05SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£540
Wed 15/506:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/507:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£541

One-way flights to Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Costa Rica in the near future. Book a round-trip flight to Costa Rica instead by using the search form above.
Wed 29/506:55LTN - SJO
3 stops48h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£240
Thu 3/1012:00LGW - LIR
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£406

Direct flights to Costa Rica

Thu 31/1011:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 16/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5£608
Sat 2/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 14/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5£626
Thu 31/1011:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 27/318:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5£645
Thu 31/1011:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 29/318:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5£660
Tue 29/1011:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 25/318:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5£664
Tue 29/1011:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 29/318:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5£680
Sat 2/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 16/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5£683
Sat 2/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 19/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5£740

Average price of flights to Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Costa Rica is currently £323 while a return flight costs £563. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Costa Rica (average of £779). Flying to Costa Rica in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,053). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£624

February

£656

March

£720

April

£628

May

£647

June

£706

July

£843

August

£723

September

£629

October

£632

November

£669

December

£747

Peak Season:

The dry season from late November to late April is the best time to book flights to Costa Rica. The weather is extremely pleasant for exploring the forests or laying on the beach. Flights to Costa Rica are more expensive between these months as it’s the main tourist season,so expect big crowds and more expensive hotel rates. If you book your flights to Costa Rica early enough you can sometimes find deals.

Off Season:

Winter is considered between May to November, which is also the rainy season in Costa Rica. However the temperatures are generally mild and pleasant unless you’re up in the mountains. You can find the cheapest flights to Costa Rica during the winter, and you’ll find much cheaper accommodation too. Avoid flights between September and October as they are the rainiest months and some hotels shut down, although you will find cheap flights to Costa Rica.

Temperature and rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.

The winter offers cheap flights to Costa Rica, so if you book a month or two in advance you can save a lot on your flight tickets. During the summer is a lot more expensive for flights to Costa Rica, especially if you want to visit the main tourist destinations. If you can be flexible with your dates then you’ll find cheap flights to Costa Rica without too much trouble, and although the rainiest months are the cheapest, you will find some hotels closed. Sitting on either side of the plane should reward you with spectacular views of lakes and beaches, however this is dependent on the weather.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 8 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Air Canada and British Airways to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
2,013 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,379 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.6
Good
2,565 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

  • How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

    Flights from London (All airports) to San Jose, Costa Rica – 13 hours 40 minutes Flights from Manchester to Costa Rica – 15 hours 40 minutes Flights from Birmingham to San Jose, Costa Rica – 10 hours 45 minutes Flights from Glasgow to Costa Rica – 18 hours 30 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Costa Rica?

    British Airways, Air Canada, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines all operate flights to Costa Rica. Depending where you want to fly to will depend on who your airline will be. British Airways offer complimentary food and drinks throughout the flight so you can take advantage and get the best value for your money if you request several beverages. The best bet is to compare each airline for fees for checked in baggage etc and then decide which is the most beneficial for you.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    San Jose, Costa Rica: The airport is located around 17km from the city of San Jose, and there are a couple of different methods to transport between the two. Outside of the airport you can get a local bus directly downtown and there is storage under the bus for luggage. It’s the cheapest option to get downtown and you can get a taxi from downtown if you need to get elsewhere. When getting a taxi, make sure you agree on a fee before getting in as a lot of taxis charge up to twice the normal amount to tourists, so finding out an average price beforehand is helpful. Daniel Oduber Quirós, Costa Rica: Also known as The Liberia International Airport, Daniel Oduber is located just a few miles away from the closest beach and only 12km from the city of Liberia, making it convenient for your flights to Costa Rica. Airport shuttles are the easiest way to travel to the city, with the added benefit of taking you directly to your hotel or destination, as opposed to the public buses which are restricted on exactly where to drop you off. Due to legislation, if you want an airport shuttle you must reserve it in advance, so once you’ve booked your flight to Costa Rica it’s advisable to arrange a shuttle as soon as you’ve organised your accommodation.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Costa Rica?

    Visit Costa Rica during Arribada and witness the magic spectacle of thousands of sea turtles coming to the shores! Costa Rica is a paradise that not many people consider, but it’s no surprise it makes this list of alternative holiday destinations.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TUI Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport typically cost £62, while return flights cost around £109.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £175, however they can be found for as little as £136.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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