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WAS — SJO
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
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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 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£718

Return from

£417

One-way from

£215
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 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 March & April 2024

Search the best deals to popular Costa Rica cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Costa Rica in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to San José
Sun 7/418:40JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Thu 11/423:56SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£159
Sat 27/414:20MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/505:10SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£173
Tue 9/417:58ORD - SJO
1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/413:45SJO - ORD
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/3£175
Sun 28/417:30MIA - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Sat 4/505:10SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£181
Thu 25/414:20MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Tue 30/402:04SJO - MIA
1 stop8h 17mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£181
Sun 28/417:30MIA - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Sat 4/505:10SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£189
Sat 27/414:20MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Fri 3/502:04SJO - MIA
1 stop8h 17mAvianca
Deal found 17/3£190
Tue 9/422:00ORD - SJO
2 stops12h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/413:45SJO - ORD
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/3£191
Tue 19/318:41JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Thu 28/323:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 17/3£192
Cheap flights to Liberia
Sat 13/407:50LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Wed 17/414:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£203
Thu 11/413:45LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/415:52LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£226
Tue 19/313:45LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 25/310:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/3£247
Sat 6/407:50LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Wed 10/414:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£250
Fri 5/413:59LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/410:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£264
Mon 22/410:55LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/410:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£265
Thu 21/307:35LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 39mDelta
Mon 25/315:39LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 18/3£266
Sat 13/419:19LAX - LIR
1 stop18h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/416:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3£277
Sat 6/419:06LAX - LIR
1 stop19h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/413:03LIR - LAX
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3£285

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 905,048 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 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.
Sun 7/418:40JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Sat 13/423:56SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£159
Sat 27/414:20MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/505:10SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£173
Tue 9/417:58ORD - SJO
1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/413:45SJO - ORD
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/3£175
Sun 28/417:30MIA - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Sat 4/505:10SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£181
Thu 25/416:30MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Tue 30/402:04SJO - MIA
1 stop8h 17mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£181
Thu 12/914:20MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sun 15/905:10SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 18/3£188

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 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 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.
Tue 26/302:30JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 55mAvianca
Deal found 17/3£211
Fri 5/407:35LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 18/3£91

Direct flights to Costa Rica

Sun 7/418:40JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Sat 13/423:56SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£159
Sat 13/407:50LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Sat 20/414:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£203
Sat 18/507:10LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 37mJetBlue
Wed 29/515:25LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£214
Sat 15/618:35JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Wed 19/623:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 16/3£221
Thu 11/413:45LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/415:52LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£226
Wed 29/507:30LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Wed 5/615:25LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 17/3£234
Sat 6/407:50LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Wed 10/414:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£250
Sat 13/413:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 19/400:48SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£258
Fri 5/413:59LAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/410:00LIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£264

Find flights to Costa Rica within your budget

Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£159 - £270

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

Nonstop5h 03m

£159

MiamiSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 27/4

1 stop6h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/5

1 stop5h 05m

£173

MiamiSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 13/4

1 stop14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/4

2 stops16h 10m

£174

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/4

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/4

1 stop9h 24m

£175

MiamiSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 1/6

1 stop16h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/6

1 stop6h 32m

£194

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Thu 11/4

Nonstop5h 23m

Liberia

Mon 15/4

Nonstop6h 08m

£226

NewarkSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 26/8

Nonstop5h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/9

Nonstop5h 11m

£270

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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 £151 while a return flight costs £196. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Costa Rica (average of £784). Flying to Costa Rica in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,064). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£616

February

£644

March

£708

April

£622

May

£651

June

£706

July

£836

August

£713

September

£639

October

£620

November

£678

December

£737

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 28 January 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 19 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Air Canada and United Airlines 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
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
1,376 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.7
Good
4,921 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

  • 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.

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