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£242+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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— SJO
5 May — 12 May1
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 5 April 2026.

Wed 6/508:15
LHR
-
LIR
1 stop35h 25m
JetBlue
Wed 13/514:00
LIR
-
LHR
1 stop23h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 31/3£544
Tue 12/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sat 23/517:25
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops39h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£563
Wed 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 10/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£565
Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 3/609:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£568
Tue 14/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Sat 23/509:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/4£572
Thu 28/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Thu 4/605:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£572

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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 5 April 2026.

Return from

£563

One-way from

£242

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£680

Good round-trip deal

£767 or less

Good one-way deal

£598 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 12/5-23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 00m total
  • London to San José
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 55m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 14/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£690

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 27/5

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£691
Fastest return journey

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 2/6

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£696

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

09:30-12:10

2 stops33h 40m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

13:20-11:35

1 stop15h 15m

£704

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

07:30-12:10

2 stops35h 40m

Liberia

Mon 25/5

11:49-12:25

1 stop17h 36m

£705

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

09:30-10:11

2 stops31h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

00:30-05:55

2 stops22h 25m

£714

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 16/4

07:30-20:19

2 stops19h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

07:55-10:40

2 stops19h 45m

£714

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

07:55-11:35

1 stop20h 40m

£718

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 6/6

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

00:30-07:40

1 stop24h 10m

£719

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

07:55-17:05

2 stops26h 10m

£722

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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 16 hours 55 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, Lufthansa and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £549
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £459
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £506
KLM
KLM
From £547

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).

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 5 April 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 5 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Costa Rica, such as United Airlines,American Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,555 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,894 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,892 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,853 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

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 £78, while return flights cost around £161.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £212, however they can be found for as little as £161.

  • 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 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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