What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Costa Rica . Flying to Costa Rica in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 £76, while return flights cost around £112.

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £243, however they can be found for as little as £152.

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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Return from	£575
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Average price	£746
Good round-trip deal	£691 or less

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2 total stops
36h 50m total
London to San José

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Thu 6/1106:20LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 30mAir France

Thu 20/1120:05SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 20mAir France

Deal found 9/7£575

Sun 9/1108:55LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 20mAir Canada

Sat 22/1108:35SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 9/7£575

Sun 27/708:15LHR - SJO

1 stop35h 45mIcelandair

Thu 7/814:05SJO - LHR

1 stop36h 25mIcelandair

Deal found 9/7£576

Thu 27/1106:00LHR - SJO

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1208:35SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7£580

Thu 18/910:00LGW - SJO

2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/911:37SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7£581

Tue 25/1118:40LGW - SJO

1 stop25h 25mSWISS

Mon 1/1220:10SJO - LGW

2 stops15h 40mSWISS

Deal found 9/7£584

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Thu 6/1106:20LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 30mAir France

Thu 20/1120:05SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 20mAir France

Deal found 9/7£575

Sun 9/1108:55LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 20mAir Canada

Sat 22/1108:35SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 9/7£575

Sun 27/708:15LHR - SJO

1 stop35h 45mIcelandair

Thu 7/814:05SJO - LHR

1 stop36h 25mIcelandair

Deal found 9/7£576

Thu 27/1106:00LHR - SJO

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1208:35SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7£580

Mon 25/812:20LHR - LIR

2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/913:20LIR - LHR

1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7£585

Fri 26/910:40LGW - LIR

2 stops32h 09mAmerican Airlines

Tue 30/912:49LIR - LGW

2 stops36h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/7£603

Tue 23/912:10LHR - SJO

1 stop32h 00mSWISS

Mon 22/1220:10SJO - LHR

3 stops30h 05mSWISS

Deal found 9/7£603

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Thu 10/707:45LCY - SJO

2 stops16h 40mKLM

Thu 17/719:40SJO - LCY

2 stops17h 00mKLM

Deal found 9/7£754

Thu 10/708:45LCY - SJO

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Thu 17/719:25SJO - LCY

1 stop16h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 9/7£794

Thu 10/706:40STN - SJO

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 17/707:55SJO - STN

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/7£926

Sat 12/718:40LGW - LIR

2 stops27h 45mSWISS

Wed 6/816:35LIR - LGW

1 stop18h 20mSWISS

Deal found 9/7£999

Thu 24/712:10LGW - SJO

2 stops30h 45mIcelandair

Wed 6/813:00SJO - LGW

2 stops37h 35mIcelandair

Deal found 10/7£612

Sat 26/712:15LCY - LIR

2 stops34h 10mSWISS

Sun 10/816:35LIR - LCY

1 stop33h 15mSWISS

Deal found 9/7£1,981

Sun 27/708:15LHR - SJO

1 stop35h 45mIcelandair

Thu 7/814:05SJO - LHR

1 stop36h 25mIcelandair

Deal found 9/7£576

Sat 16/810:00LGW - SJO

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Thu 21/817:25SJO - LGW

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7£582

Mon 18/813:40LHR - LIR

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Wed 27/813:20LIR - LHR

1 stop35h 20mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 11/7£624

Mon 18/819:10LCY - LIR

3 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 27/816:35LIR - LCY

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7£884

Mon 18/819:10LCY - LIR

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Wed 27/816:35LIR - LCY

2 stops16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 11/7£907

Sat 23/810:00LGW - LIR

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/811:20LIR - LGW

1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/7£776

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Thu 6/11

06:20-17:50

1 stop17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/11

20:05-21:25

1 stop19h 20m

£575

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 9/11

08:55-23:15

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/11

08:35-11:20

1 stop20h 45m

£575

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 27/7

08:15-13:00

1 stop35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/8

14:05-09:30

1 stop36h 25m

£576

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

06:00-00:05

2 stops24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

08:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

£580

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 18/9

10:00-07:34

2 stops28h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/9

11:37-10:10

1 stop15h 33m

£581

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 25/11

18:40-14:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

20:10-17:50

2 stops15h 40m

£584

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 25/8

12:20-12:10

2 stops30h 50m

Liberia

Mon 1/9

13:20-11:35

1 stop15h 15m

£585

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 25/8

16:40-12:26

2 stops26h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/9

08:37-10:25

1 stop18h 48m

£589

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Sat 1/11

08:40-23:05

2 stops20h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/11

08:35-12:50

2 stops22h 15m

£600

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 26/9

10:40-11:49

2 stops32h 09m

Liberia

Tue 30/9

12:49-08:10

2 stops36h 21m

£603

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How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from London to Costa Rica takes 19 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

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.

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

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

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?

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines serving Costa Rica, such as Delta, KLM, andAustrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,951 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,951 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,951 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,372 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,951 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

811 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,951 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,312 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,951 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,467 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,951 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 £76, while return flights cost around £112.
How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?
A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £243, however they can be found for as little as £152.
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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How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

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.

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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

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 11 July 2025.

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines serving Costa Rica, such as Delta, KLM, andAustrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

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

What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

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

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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