How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in 25h 45m. Fly via Lufthansa or United Airlines 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air Canada, United Airlines or KLM.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	£671
One-way from	£414
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£834

Lufthansa
5/9-19/9
4 total stops
61h 25m total
Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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25/8
2 total stops
54h 25m total
Edinburgh to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).

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EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

12:30-07:15

2 stops25h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/9

13:25-08:05

2 stops35h 40m

£671

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

12:30-19:37

2 stops38h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

08:45-08:05

2 stops40h 20m

£719

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/1

09:25-12:15

2 stops56h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/3

08:05-09:30

2 stops19h 25m

£726

Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£728

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/1

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£729

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

06:00-22:30

2 stops22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

08:45-11:55

2 stops21h 10m

£731

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

09:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£731

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EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

21:55-21:20

2 stops54h 25m

£414

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

07:10-12:30

3 stops59h 20m

£462

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

11:10-13:48

2 stops32h 38m

£586

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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 £615). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of £901). 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

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

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1,560 reviews

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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

1,560 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,560 reviews

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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

10,104 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,560 reviews

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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

11,501 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,560 reviews

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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

8,199 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,560 reviews

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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

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 25h 45m. Fly via Lufthansa or United Airlines 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Costa Rica (average of £615). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of £901). 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 Canada	Cheapest£527	Average£658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
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United Airlines	Cheapest£597	Average£666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£801	Average£1,007	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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