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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica from £400

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 July 2026.

Tue 27/1005:50
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 20m
Air France
Tue 10/1118:20
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Air France
Deal found 14/7£661
Thu 3/908:50
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop36h 15m
SWISS
Fri 18/915:50
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 14/7£667
Thu 3/909:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/915:50
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£675
Tue 27/1005:50
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 20m
Air France
Wed 11/1119:30
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 45m
Air France
Deal found 14/7£697
Mon 26/1006:05
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/1120:40
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/7£704
Thu 29/1009:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops31h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1123:28
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop26h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7£706
Wed 19/809:40
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 4/913:25
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops36h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/7£709
Tue 27/1005:50
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1119:30
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£710
Mon 26/1020:30
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1118:20
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£711
Sat 22/809:20
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop14h 00m
KLM
Sat 12/918:25
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 16/7£712
Sat 14/1109:25
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops39h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 18/1117:20
LIR
-
EDI
1 stop32h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7£1,310

Find 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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£661

One-way from

£400

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£643
Air France
  • Air France
  • 27/10-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

14:25-07:55

2 stops35h 30m

£706

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

09:25-19:39

2 stops40h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

23:28-07:55

1 stop26h 27m

£706

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

11:30-12:21

2 stops31h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

13:25-08:25

2 stops36h 00m

£709

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/8

09:40-12:21

2 stops33h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

13:25-08:25

2 stops36h 00m

£709

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/8

12:30-20:19

2 stops38h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

08:45-10:35

2 stops42h 50m

£710
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

09:25-11:57

1 stop32h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

06:30-07:55

2 stops19h 25m

£713

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

09:25-13:10

2 stops33h 45m

Liberia

Wed 18/11

12:50-07:55

2 stops37h 05m

£1,310
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

07:45-22:00

2 stops21h 15m

£400

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/10

19:30-15:11

2 stops50h 41m

£424

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

06:10-15:11

2 stops40h 01m

£441

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £619). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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

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 18 July 2026.
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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,542 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,008 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,359 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,148 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 16h 28m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £619). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 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 18 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£527Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£578Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£600Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£806Average£1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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