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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica from £402

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
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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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 February 2026.

Thu 22/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops42h 20m
Air Canada
Mon 26/1007:50
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2£631
Mon 2/1112:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1114:20
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops38h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2£641
Wed 4/309:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops29h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 16/313:05
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops38h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2£648
Sat 28/1117:40
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1208:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£654
Mon 2/1106:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1120:35
SJO
-
EDI
3 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£666
Thu 12/308:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 21/305:30
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops46h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2£672
Wed 25/206:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:10
SJO
-
EDI
3 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£677
Wed 25/205:50
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops22h 12m
KLM
Mon 9/307:00
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 45m
KLM
Deal found 16/2£682
Thu 19/209:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop33h 17m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/314:20
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops35h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/2£684
Thu 19/209:25
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 6/312:50
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops37h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2£712
Fri 13/306:00
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops30h 20m
WestJet
Mon 16/307:10
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops32h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 17/2£2,812

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£648

One-way from

£402

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£622
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 32m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 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 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-08:32

2 stops29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:05-09:30

2 stops38h 25m

£648

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

08:25-18:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

05:30-09:30

2 stops46h 00m

£672

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-18:25

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:20-16:05

2 stops20h 45m

£687

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-12:42

1 stop33h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

22:28-06:55

1 stop26h 27m

£739

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

06:00-18:25

2 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:20-12:45

2 stops17h 25m

£768

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/4

09:00-10:11

2 stops56h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

08:45-07:20

2 stops63h 35m

£770

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

06:00-06:20

2 stops30h 20m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

07:10-21:35

2 stops32h 25m

£2,812

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

05:50-15:20

3 stops39h 30m

£402

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

05:50-18:25

1 stop18h 35m

£421

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

05:40-17:00

1 stop18h 20m

£439

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Deals found on 16/2

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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 £522). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £673). 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 February 2026.
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
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7.4
Good
1,533 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,315 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,790 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 15h. Fly via United Airlines, KLM, or WestJet 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.

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    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 £522). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £673). 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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Air CanadaCheapest£523Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£536Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£557Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£558Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£658Average£837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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