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 14m. Fly via United Airlines or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Costa Rica is about 5307 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, KLM or United Airlines.

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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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	£541
One-way from	£318
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£673

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40h 35m total
Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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46h 15m total
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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 15 October 2025.

Wed 12/1106:00EDI - SJO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - EDI

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£523

Wed 15/1011:30EDI - SJO

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Wed 29/1015:50SJO - EDI

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£654

Wed 12/1105:50EDI - SJO

1 stop18h 35mKLM

Wed 19/1120:30SJO - EDI

1 stop30h 10mKLM

Deal found 15/10£671

Wed 15/1009:00EDI - SJO

1 stop33h 58mKLM

Wed 29/1020:30SJO - EDI

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 14/10£690

Fri 28/1109:25EDI - LIR

2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/1208:35LIR - EDI

2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10£760

Fri 28/1112:30EDI - LIR

2 stops29h 14mLufthansa

Fri 5/1217:15LIR - EDI

1 stop32h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 14/10£909

Fri 28/1108:30EDI - LIR

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1215:45LIR - EDI

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£1,122

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Wed 12/1106:00EDI - SJO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - EDI

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£523

Sat 10/109:25EDI - SJO

2 stops33h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 24/106:30SJO - EDI

2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10£573

Fri 28/1112:30EDI - LIR

2 stops29h 14mLufthansa

Fri 5/1217:15LIR - EDI

1 stop32h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 14/10£909

Sun 22/206:20EDI - SJO

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Sat 7/316:15SJO - EDI

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Deal found 13/10£564

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Deal found 14/10£573

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2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£573

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Sat 24/120:40SJO - EDI

1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£611

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Thu 12/307:45SJO - EDI

2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£575

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2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/305:30SJO - EDI

2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£575

Fri 28/1109:25EDI - LIR

2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/1208:35LIR - EDI

2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10£760

Fri 28/1108:30EDI - LIR

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1215:45LIR - EDI

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£1,122

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Wed 29/1015:50SJO - EDI

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£654

Wed 15/1009:00EDI - SJO

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Wed 29/1020:30SJO - EDI

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 14/10£690

Wed 12/1106:00EDI - SJO

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2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£523

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Deal found 15/10£671

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Fri 5/1208:35LIR - EDI

2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10£760

Fri 28/1112:30EDI - LIR

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Fri 5/1217:15LIR - EDI

1 stop32h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 14/10£909

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3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1215:45LIR - EDI

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£1,122

One-way flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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Sat 31/116:25EDI - SJO

3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£318

Mon 19/120:20EDI - SJO

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Deal found 14/10£335

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Deal found 14/10£337

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Deal found 14/10£365

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Deal found 14/10£429

Mon 29/1220:50EDI - LIR

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Deal found 14/10£524

Sun 28/1208:00EDI - LIR

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Deal found 14/10£634

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EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

06:00-22:55

2 stops22h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

08:50-18:55

2 stops28h 05m

£523

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/2

06:20-08:50

2 stops32h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

16:15-17:40

2 stops19h 25m

£564

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/1

09:25-12:56

2 stops33h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

06:30-07:55

2 stops19h 25m

£573

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

11:35-09:30

2 stops39h 55m

£573

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/1

06:30-07:55

2 stops19h 25m

£573

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

07:45-09:30

2 stops19h 45m

£575

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

12:30-22:00

2 stops39h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

05:30-09:30

2 stops22h 00m

£575

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/1

09:25-18:16

2 stops38h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

20:40-12:00

1 stop33h 20m

£611

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

09:25-12:55

2 stops33h 30m

Liberia

Fri 5/12

08:35-10:30

2 stops19h 55m

£760

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

12:30-11:44

2 stops29h 14m

Liberia

Fri 5/12

17:15-07:55

1 stop32h 40m

£909

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £533). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £709). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,475 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,977 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,298 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,489 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 29h 14m. Fly via United Airlines or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Costa Rica is about 5307 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £533). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £709). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest£533	Average£663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air France	Cheapest£553	Average£680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£568	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£570	Average£776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£610	Average£843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£684	Average£1,065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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 15 October 2025.

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