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£279+ 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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica
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 7 July 2026.

Thu 10/918:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Fri 23/1015:50
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7£662
Mon 14/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sun 27/901:40
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7£663
Tue 3/1119:05
LCY
-
SJO
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1120:40
SJO
-
LCY
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£664
Thu 17/919:15
LCY
-
SJO
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1019:25
SJO
-
LCY
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£665
Wed 16/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Mon 21/901:50
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop30h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/7£665
Thu 17/917:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/907:07
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£665

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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 7 July 2026.

Return from

£662

One-way from

£279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£832

Good round-trip deal

£698 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/9-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • London to San José
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

12:50-12:00

2 stops30h 10m

Liberia

Wed 30/9

13:25-13:15

1 stop16h 50m

£701

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

09:30-12:10

2 stops33h 40m

Liberia

Sun 30/8

13:20-07:45

1 stop35h 25m

£702

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Thu 20/8

06:55-12:10

2 stops36h 15m

Liberia

Thu 27/8

13:20-07:55

1 stop35h 35m

£702

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 22/9

06:00-22:00

2 stops23h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/10

07:10-22:05

2 stops31h 55m

£710

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

20:10-13:18

2 stops24h 08m

Liberia

Wed 30/9

14:47-21:40

2 stops23h 53m

£718

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

12:05-13:10

1 stop31h 05m

Liberia

Sun 8/11

08:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£726

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 28/7

15:20-10:44

1 stop26h 24m

Liberia

Tue 1/9

13:20-20:40

2 stops24h 20m

£726

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 26/12

10:00-11:24

1 stop31h 24m

Liberia

Sun 10/1

08:35-07:50

1 stop17h 15m

£726

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 7/8

16:40-09:50

2 stops24h 10m

Liberia

Sat 22/8

13:20-06:45

2 stops34h 25m

£726

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 25/7

18:00-10:44

1 stop23h 44m

Liberia

Sat 1/8

13:03-11:55

1 stop15h 52m

£726

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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 20 hours 46 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 United Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £551
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £444
British Airways
British Airways
From £522
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £496

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Costa Rica are Avianca, SWISS and Air Canada.

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).

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

The best time to book flights to Costa Rica is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 7 July 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 7 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Costa Rica, such as United Airlines,Air Canada, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,321 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,124 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,103 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

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, Avianca 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 £77, while return flights cost around £187.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £213, however they can be found for as little as £204.

  • 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 30 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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