How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in 16h 19m. Fly via KLM or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Costa Rica is about 5289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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 airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air Canada, United Airlines or KLM.

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

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.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	£698
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£860

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2 total stops
36h 20m total
Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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33h 55m total
Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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Thu 14/1

14:40-18:35

3 stops33h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-07:00

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£593

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Thu 19/11

05:40-18:35

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-07:00

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£641

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

05:50-21:52

2 stops22h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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09:15-18:34

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14:42-16:25

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£732

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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11:40-11:15

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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22:28-07:05

1 stop26h 37m

£799

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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12:30-10:11

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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12:44-08:05

1 stop36h 21m

£813

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:25-13:22

2 stops33h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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09:05-07:55

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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09:25-12:42

1 stop33h 17m

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:00-10:11

2 stops56h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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12:44-08:05

1 stop36h 21m

£859

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £673). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,271). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andAir Canada 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.

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7.8

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1,591 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,389 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,782 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Lufthansa

6.8

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7.8

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1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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 16h 19m. Fly via KLM or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Costa Rica is about 5289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £673). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,271). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£583	Average£818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£620	Average£708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£634	Average£689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£826	Average£1,081	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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