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

For as low as £775, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from London Gatwick Airport in 16h. 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.

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 cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

While on average a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica is generally £1,069, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £600. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £648 for that flight.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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Round-trip from	£633
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Cheapest in	May
Average price	£766
Good round-trip deal	£683 or less

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London Gatwick

Sat 14/11

11:40-14:20

1 stop32h 40m

Liberia

Sat 28/11

07:50-09:45

3 stops43h 55m

£635

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London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

14:30-13:18

2 stops29h 48m

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Wed 30/9

14:47-10:40

2 stops36h 53m

£739

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London Gatwick

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11:40-06:00

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Liberia

Fri 13/11

17:55-09:45

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£771

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London Gatwick

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08:35-18:35

1 stop16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/12

16:40-17:50

1 stop19h 10m

£775

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Tue 9/2

10:00-21:54

2 stops17h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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14:42-16:25

2 stops19h 43m

£808

LondonSan José

LGW London Gatwick - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 7/2

10:00-07:04

2 stops27h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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14:53-16:25

2 stops19h 32m

£815

LondonLiberia

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LGWLIR

London Gatwick

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12:40-11:30

2 stops29h 50m

Liberia

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13:30-10:45

1 stop14h 15m

£827

LondonSan José

LGW London Gatwick - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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London Gatwick

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10:00-08:19

2 stops28h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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14:53-16:25

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£831

LondonSan José

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10:00-07:10

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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14:48-16:25

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£838

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How often are flights from London to Costa Rica delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between London and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 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 Tuesday 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 22% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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

7.5

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10.0

Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,648 reviews

Air France

7.5

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10.0

Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,184 reviews

Air France

7.5

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10.0

Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?
For as low as £775, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from London Gatwick Airport in 16h. 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 £1,069, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £600. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £648 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.

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British Airways	Cheapest£580	Average£833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£608	Average£955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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How often are flights from London to Costa Rica delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between London and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

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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 Tuesday 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 22% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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