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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica from £453

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
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£620

One-way from

£453

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£646
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 38m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 31m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Thu 22/109:25
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 26/114:20
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops35h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1£612
Sun 18/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1108:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£620
Wed 4/309:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 16/313:20
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops38h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1£622
Thu 22/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 26/1007:50
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops43h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1£631
Sat 10/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops43h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 24/1006:15
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops45h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1£633
Fri 19/611:35
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/718:25
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£637
Fri 19/611:35
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/718:25
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£647
Sat 20/619:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/719:25
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£650
Sat 13/605:45
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 35m
KLM
Sat 27/619:05
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops21h 05m
KLM
Deal found 15/1£653
Fri 19/617:05
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops30h 55m
KLM
Sat 4/718:25
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop31h 05m
KLM
Deal found 15/1£661
Wed 21/109:25
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops39h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 25/108:35
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops17h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1£711

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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 16 January 2026.
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

Wed 4/3

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:20-09:30

2 stops38h 10m

£622

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/6

19:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/7

19:25-23:05

1 stop20h 40m

£650

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/6

05:45-16:20

1 stop17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/6

19:05-23:10

2 stops21h 05m

£653

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

22:28-06:55

1 stop26h 27m

£683

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/6

05:45-17:00

2 stops18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/7

18:25-08:30

1 stop31h 05m

£695

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/2

06:00-08:50

3 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

07:58-22:55

3 stops32h 57m

£715

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

05:50-22:02

2 stops22h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

07:00-10:40

2 stops21h 40m

£769

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

09:35-15:06

2 stops35h 31m

£453

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

17:00-18:25

1 stop31h 25m

£482

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

05:40-17:00

1 stop18h 20m

£595

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £529). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £678). 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 16 January 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
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,164 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,623 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,718 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £529). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £678). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£529Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£543Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£564Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£565Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£608Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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