Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica from £308

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£572

One-way from

£308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£592
4/2-6/5
  • 4/2-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
8/12
  • 8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 12m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Tue 23/909:40EDI - SJO
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/1013:30SJO - EDI
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£610
Tue 23/914:05EDI - SJO
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1008:00SJO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£616
Sat 8/1113:30EDI - SJO
1 stop34h 55mKLM
Sat 15/1118:50SJO - EDI
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 10/9£632
Sat 8/1117:45EDI - SJO
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1108:35SJO - EDI
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£633
Tue 23/909:40EDI - SJO
1 stop32h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/1007:55SJO - EDI
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£651
Tue 23/909:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 55mAir Canada
Fri 3/1008:00SJO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9£654
Thu 25/1209:25EDI - SJO
2 stops33h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/114:20SJO - EDI
3 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£676
Sat 27/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops54h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/106:30SJO - EDI
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£701
Sat 25/1012:30EDI - LIR
2 stops30h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1113:20LIR - EDI
2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9£726
Sun 26/1011:30EDI - LIR
2 stops36h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1108:35LIR - EDI
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9£755
Sat 25/1008:10EDI - LIR
3 stops36h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1106:50LIR - EDI
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£876
Fri 12/1212:30EDI - LIR
2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1208:35LIR - EDI
2 stops17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9£892

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

13:20-08:50

2 stops25h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

10:10-23:20

2 stops30h 10m

£572

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

09:25-08:32

2 stops29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

06:30-07:55

2 stops19h 25m

£603

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

09:40-07:15

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

13:30-10:35

2 stops38h 05m

£610

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

14:05-13:10

2 stops30h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

08:00-07:20

1 stop16h 20m

£616

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/11

17:00-18:25

1 stop31h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

18:50-10:40

1 stop33h 50m

£616

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

08:45-08:25

2 stops40h 40m

£628

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

09:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

Liberia

Sun 22/2

14:20-07:55

2 stops35h 35m

£682

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

12:30-12:10

2 stops30h 40m

Liberia

Sat 1/11

13:20-10:30

2 stops39h 10m

£726

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

11:30-17:37

2 stops36h 07m

Liberia

Sun 2/11

08:35-10:30

2 stops19h 55m

£755

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

12:30-12:55

2 stops30h 25m

Liberia

Wed 17/12

08:35-07:55

2 stops17h 20m

£892

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Edinburgh to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

    There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in 29h 07m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Costa Rica is about 5289 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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Air CanadaCheapest£503Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£543Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£558Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£560Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£600Average£813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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