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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica from £294

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
9 Mar — 16 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 7 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 6/2£631
Thu 19/209:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops33h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 2/309:40
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops40h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2£639
Fri 13/308:25
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops40h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 16/313:01
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops35h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2£660
Thu 19/209:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop32h 05m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/309:05
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/2£662
Wed 4/309:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop32h 05m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/322:28
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop26h 27m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/2£667
Mon 23/311:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops30h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 30/311:13
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops40h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2£669
Wed 4/309:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops29h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 16/313:20
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops38h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2£670
Thu 19/209:25
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 6/312:50
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops37h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2£704
Fri 13/306:00
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops30h 20m
WestJet
Mon 16/307:10
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops32h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 3/2£2,905

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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£624

One-way from

£294

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£631
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 32m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£28 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 7 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

Thu 19/2

09:25-12:56

2 stops33h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

09:40-07:55

2 stops40h 15m

£639

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

08:25-18:31

2 stops40h 06m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

13:01-06:55

2 stops35h 54m

£660

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

09:25-11:30

1 stop32h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£662

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

22:28-09:30

2 stops29h 02m

£667

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

11:30-11:56

2 stops30h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

11:13-10:35

2 stops40h 22m

£669

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

13:20-09:30

2 stops38h 10m

£670

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

09:25-12:55

2 stops33h 30m

Liberia

Fri 6/3

12:50-07:55

2 stops37h 05m

£704

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

£2,905

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

19:50-11:40

2 stops45h 50m

£294

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

06:45-11:40

2 stops34h 55m

£294

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Deals found on 6/2

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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 £522). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £669). 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 7 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
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

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
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

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 France
7.4
Good
1,531 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

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
9,245 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

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
10,697 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

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
7,769 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

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

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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 32h 05m. Fly via United Airlines or Lufthansa 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 £522). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £669). 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£522Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£536Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£557Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£558Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£658Average£876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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