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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica from £269

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
23 apr. — 30 apr.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 maart 2026.

ma 1/610:25
LGW
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SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
ma 8/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£606
wo 3/610:25
LGW
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SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
zo 21/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£607
zo 31/517:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
zo 7/619:05
SJO
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LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 22/3£615
do 10/917:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
wo 30/919:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£616
vr 5/610:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
zo 21/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£619
ma 1/610:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
wo 10/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£623
za 6/610:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
za 20/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 22/3£631
wo 3/610:25
LGW
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SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
vr 19/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop31h 15m
Air France
Deal found 22/3£632
do 7/513:00
LGW
-
SJO
3 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
do 14/505:05
SJO
-
LGW
3 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£635
vr 12/610:25
LGW
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SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
zo 28/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop31h 35m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£637
di 2/617:00
LGW
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SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
wo 10/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 19/3£640
do 4/617:00
LGW
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SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
za 20/619:05
SJO
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LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 22/3£640

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 24 maart 2026.

Round-trip from

£606

One-way from

£269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£696

Good round-trip deal

£819 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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13/4
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 24 maart 2026.
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LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

ma 4/5

15:40-12:40

2 stops28h 00m

Liberia

ma 11/5

14:00-14:40

2 stops41h 40m

£808

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

vr 29/5

11:35-22:05

1 stop17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vr 19/6

23:25-11:20

1 stop28h 55m

£809

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

za 16/5

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

di 19/5

16:30-20:00

1 stop20h 30m

£825

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

wo 6/5

15:40-12:40

2 stops52h 00m

Liberia

wo 13/5

14:00-14:40

2 stops41h 40m

£867

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

ma 6/4

07:55-06:20

2 stops29h 25m

Liberia

ma 20/4

16:35-17:50

1 stop18h 15m

£915

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

do 4/6

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ma 8/6

14:50-16:25

2 stops18h 35m

£929

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

wo 15/4

12:40-12:15

1 stop30h 35m

Liberia

wo 29/4

13:00-06:20

3 stops34h 20m

£956

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

vr 26/6

12:40-14:20

1 stop32h 40m

Liberia

za 25/7

18:00-10:00

2 stops33h 00m

£965

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

wo 15/4

12:40-12:15

1 stop30h 35m

Liberia

vr 1/5

12:00-06:20

3 stops35h 20m

£966

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

do 18/6

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

wo 24/6

14:50-16:25

2 stops18h 35m

£989

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Deals found on 18/3

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £543). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,254). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 maart 2026.

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

How often are flights from London to Costa Rica delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between London and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Costa Rica flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

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 24 maart 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France and British Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air France
7.4
Good
1,550 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,817 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

    For as low as £809, Air Transat can have you in Costa Rica from London Gatwick Airport in 17h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

    While on average a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica is generally £888, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £599. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £642 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £543). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,254). 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 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£592Average£802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£620Average£1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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