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£263+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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— SJO
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2026, 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 9 January 2026.

Return from

£539

One-way from

£267

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£663

Good round-trip deal

£966 or less
4/2-14/2
  • 4/2-14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 35m total
  • London to San José
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 27m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Costa Rica.
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Tue 10/309:20LHR - LIR
1 stop34h 30mJetBlue
Tue 24/313:15LIR - LHR
1 stop26h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1£501
Fri 20/214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:22SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£536
Wed 4/205:55STN - SJO
2 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/222:00SJO - STN
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£539
Thu 19/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/312:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£540
Sat 7/220:10STN - SJO
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/222:00SJO - STN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£541
Fri 20/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/311:35SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£541

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sat 7/2

20:10-00:15

2 stops34h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

22:00-23:35

1 stop19h 35m

£541

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 24/2

06:20-19:00

1 stop18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

22:00-20:20

1 stop16h 20m

£553

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Thu 12/3

07:40-08:50

2 stops31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

07:30-23:30

3 stops33h 00m

£559

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

09:25-20:05

2 stops17h 40m

Liberia

Wed 20/5

21:15-17:50

1 stop13h 35m

£562

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

09:00-23:15

2 stops20h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

08:05-06:30

1 stop15h 25m

£565

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

09:00-23:15

2 stops20h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

08:05-10:00

1 stop18h 55m

£565

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

18:40-14:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

08:05-06:30

1 stop15h 25m

£567

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

06:50-22:15

2 stops21h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

08:05-06:30

1 stop15h 25m

£571

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Sat 6/6

10:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/6

18:25-18:30

1 stop17h 05m

£588

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

13:00-00:05

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

08:50-07:10

1 stop16h 20m

£588

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Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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Cheapflights Insights

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 16 hours 45 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.

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.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From £464
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £551
KLM
KLM
From £538
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £538

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Costa Rica are Air Canada, 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 9 January 2026.
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 9 January 2026.
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
1,434 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,603 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,698 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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, Air Canada 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 £67, while return flights cost around £130.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £226, however they can be found for as little as £130.

  • 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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