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£229+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 26 November 2025.

Return from

£522

One-way from

£229

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£649

Good round-trip deal

£722 or less

Good one-way deal

£667 or less
23/1-9/2
  • 23/1-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 04m total
  • London to San José
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Costa Rica.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Tue 2/1206:35LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1220:40SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£573
Sun 7/1213:25LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 50mAir Canada
Sat 13/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops16h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11£574
Sat 6/1214:30LHR - SJO
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Sat 13/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11£574
Tue 2/1213:25LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 50mAir Canada
Tue 9/1208:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11£577
Sat 6/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
Sun 14/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops16h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11£577
Mon 1/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
Mon 15/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11£594

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sun 22/2

14:55-15:20

2 stops30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

22:00-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

£527

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sun 8/2

17:15-15:20

2 stops28h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

05:00-12:00

3 stops25h 00m

£539

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sun 15/2

14:55-15:20

2 stops30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

22:00-23:35

1 stop19h 35m

£541

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sat 9/5

07:00-23:30

2 stops23h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

16:30-18:10

1 stop18h 40m

£555

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

14:00-11:47

1 stop27h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

12:43-10:00

1 stop15h 17m

£561

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Fri 20/2

16:30-19:00

1 stop32h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

22:00-20:20

1 stop16h 20m

£561

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 16/1

11:20-14:13

2 stops56h 53m

Liberia

Mon 19/1

15:13-07:30

2 stops34h 17m

£610

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

16:30-12:28

1 stop25h 58m

Liberia

Tue 3/3

15:18-12:05

1 stop14h 47m

£632

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

12:05-13:10

1 stop31h 05m

Liberia

Tue 10/3

13:20-10:15

1 stop14h 55m

£635

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

12:05-13:10

1 stop31h 05m

Liberia

Sun 25/1

14:01-11:15

1 stop15h 14m

£639

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Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from London to Costa Rica takes 18 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Costa Rica should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Costa Rica are Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £565
KLM
KLM
From £532
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £503
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £568

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Costa Rica are TUI Airways, Icelandair and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 26 November 2025.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

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 26 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Costa Rica, such as KLM, United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,481 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,539 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

  • 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost £52, while return flights cost around £50.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £378, however they can be found for as little as £50.

  • 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 40 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

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

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

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

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