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, Icelandair 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 £66, while return flights cost around £139.

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £319, however they can be found for as little as £187.

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	£551
One-way from	£306
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	£664
Good round-trip deal	£674 or less

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34h 50m total
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Wed 21/506:50LHR - SJO

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Deal found 30/4£551

Sat 14/610:00LGW - SJO

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Deal found 30/4£551

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1 stop21h 29mJetBlue

Fri 21/1123:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 29/4£552

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Sat 27/919:25SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 10mAir France

Deal found 29/4£553

Sat 29/1111:05LHR - SJO

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Tue 27/108:55SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 30/4£556

Tue 10/612:10LHR - LIR

2 stops34h 15mSWISS

Sun 29/616:35LIR - LHR

1 stop22h 10mSWISS

Deal found 29/4£559

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Deal found 29/4£555

Tue 10/612:10LHR - LIR

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Sun 29/616:35LIR - LHR

1 stop22h 10mSWISS

Deal found 29/4£559

Sat 21/608:30LHR - SJO

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Sat 5/707:55SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4£565

Wed 17/912:10LGW - SJO

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Wed 1/1014:00SJO - LGW

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Deal found 29/4£587

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Deal found 29/4£597

Sun 4/517:25LHR - SJO

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1 stop17h 06mKLM

Deal found 29/4£600

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1 stop14h 05mSWISS

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Wed 7/520:45LIR - LCY

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Deal found 29/4£808

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1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4£1,264

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2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4£1,500

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1 stop17h 06mKLM

Deal found 29/4£600

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Deal found 29/4£907

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Deal found 30/4£586

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Wed 21/5

06:50-20:25

2 stops20h 35m

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Wed 28/5

08:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

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LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 14/6

10:00-22:40

1 stop19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/6

08:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

£551

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

06:15-17:10

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

19:25-16:35

1 stop14h 10m

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12:10-15:25

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Liberia

Sun 29/6

16:35-21:45

1 stop22h 10m

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LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

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06:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/6

08:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

£560

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 12/6

18:40-13:45

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/6

14:40-17:55

2 stops20h 15m

£568

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 26/6

09:30-22:50

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/7

07:55-06:30

1 stop15h 35m

£571

LondonLiberia

LCY - LIR

LCYLIR

London City

Tue 10/6

17:50-15:25

2 stops28h 35m

Liberia

Sun 29/6

16:35-17:30

1 stop17h 55m

£577

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 10/5

08:25-12:49

2 stops59h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

13:54-20:45

1 stop23h 51m

£581

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

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16:25-15:25

3 stops30h 00m

Liberia

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16:35-16:25

1 stop16h 50m

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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 25 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.

Air Canada

From £683

Lufthansa

From £642

United Airlines

From £754

KLM

From £694

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air Transat 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,934 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,934 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.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,934 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 Transat

7.8

Good

385 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,934 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.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,934 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.

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,698 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,934 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, Icelandair 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 £66, while return flights cost around £139.
How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?
A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £319, however they can be found for as little as £187.
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 30 April 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air Transat 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.

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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