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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica from £442

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£608

One-way from

£442

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£783
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/1-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 32m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 41m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.

Tue 25/1113:30EDI - SJO
1 stop34h 55mKLM
Tue 2/1220:30SJO - EDI
1 stop20h 40mKLM
Deal found 24/11£614
Tue 25/1112:45EDI - SJO
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1220:40SJO - EDI
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£673
Mon 22/1220:00EDI - SJO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/122:00SJO - EDI
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£989
Mon 22/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops54h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/114:30SJO - EDI
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11£1,001

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
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

Mon 16/2

15:05-15:20

2 stops30h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

16:15-18:45

2 stops20h 30m

£558

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

09:25-08:32

2 stops29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

06:30-07:55

2 stops19h 25m

£608

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

09:25-18:37

2 stops39h 12m

Liberia

Mon 26/1

08:35-07:55

2 stops17h 20m

£609

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

16:25-20:25

3 stops34h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

07:22-19:10

2 stops29h 48m

£611

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

13:20-09:30

2 stops38h 10m

£634

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

16:15-20:40

2 stops22h 25m

£653

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/2

09:25-11:30

1 stop32h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

05:30-06:55

2 stops19h 25m

£658

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

12:30-21:15

2 stops39h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

08:45-10:35

2 stops66h 50m

£673

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/2

09:25-13:10

2 stops33h 45m

Liberia

Tue 24/3

07:35-09:30

2 stops19h 55m

£675

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/2

09:25-12:55

2 stops33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

14:05-09:30

2 stops37h 25m

£678

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Deals found on 26/11

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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 £537). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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 27 November 2025.

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

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 27 November 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,498 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
9,050 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
10,481 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
7,594 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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

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 or Delta 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £537). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£538Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£557Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£573Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£574Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£618Average£861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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