Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica from £491

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 6 June 2026.

Fri 12/609:15
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 14/707:10
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6£685
Fri 12/609:15
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 15/707:10
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6£687
Thu 11/609:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 15/707:10
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6£689
Thu 11/609:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 18/707:15
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6£691
Sat 22/809:15
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops19h 45m
Air Canada
Sat 12/907:15
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/6£693
Fri 12/609:15
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 15/700:30
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops24h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6£706
Fri 3/712:30
EDI
-
LIR
2 stops30h 23m
United Airlines
Thu 16/715:27
LIR
-
EDI
2 stops33h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6£707
Sat 13/612:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops39h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 15/707:10
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6£708
Tue 24/1109:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1208:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£709
Thu 11/609:15
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop14h 05m
KLM
Thu 16/718:25
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop34h 55m
KLM
Deal found 4/6£711
Thu 11/609:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Fri 17/707:10
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6£714
Fri 12/611:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 16/707:55
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6£715

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 6 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£707

One-way from

£491

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£669
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/7-16/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 58m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
30/7
  • 30/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 6 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/7

12:30-11:53

2 stops30h 23m

Liberia

Thu 16/7

16:30-08:05

1 stop32h 35m

£707

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/7

11:30-07:15

2 stops50h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 21/8

08:45-08:05

2 stops40h 20m

£715

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/7

12:30-11:53

2 stops30h 23m

Liberia

Mon 20/7

16:30-08:05

1 stop32h 35m

£732

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

09:00-22:00

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

07:15-07:20

2 stops41h 05m

£740

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

09:40-12:10

2 stops57h 30m

Liberia

Sun 4/10

13:20-08:25

2 stops36h 05m

£754

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

14:00-15:00

2 stops43h 00m

£797
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

09:20-16:20

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

19:05-20:55

1 stop18h 50m

£823

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/7

09:40-11:38

1 stop32h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

12:44-10:35

2 stops38h 51m

£841

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/7

09:15-14:56

2 stops36h 41m

Liberia

Fri 17/7

11:10-10:35

2 stops40h 25m

£869

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/7

11:30-10:11

2 stops29h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/8

07:15-08:05

1 stop17h 50m

£899

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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 £508). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £690). 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 6 June 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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 20h. Fly via United Airlines or Air Canada 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?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Costa Rica?

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  • 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 £508). Flying from Edinburgh to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £690). 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 6 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£532Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest£567Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£583Average£784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£775Average£1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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