Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica from £280

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£491

One-way from

£280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£655

Good round-trip deal

£724 or less

Good one-way deal

£670 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • London to Costa Rica
8/2
  • 8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • London to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Gatwick to Costa Rica.

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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 7 November 2025.

Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£529
Thu 27/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1205:00SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£538
Tue 2/1206:15LGW - SJO
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1208:35SJO - LGW
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£547
Fri 5/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£551
Thu 13/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1105:00SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£554
Mon 17/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1111:24SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£567
Thu 13/1106:00LGW - SJO
3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1120:40SJO - LGW
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£571
Wed 31/1212:30LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/208:00SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11£587
Thu 4/1211:40LGW - LIR
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:50LIR - LGW
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£756
Fri 14/1111:40LGW - LIR
1 stop30h 05mAir Transat
Sat 6/1217:55LIR - LGW
1 stop33h 50mAir Transat
Deal found 6/11£777
Sun 14/1211:40LGW - LIR
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Sat 27/1217:55LIR - LGW
1 stop33h 50mAir Transat
Deal found 6/11£1,030
Sat 13/1214:00LGW - LIR
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1217:55LIR - LGW
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,064

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Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

11:20-11:20

2 stops30h 00m

Liberia

Tue 24/3

14:55-07:30

2 stops34h 35m

£491

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

18:40-16:45

2 stops28h 05m

Liberia

Wed 25/3

18:00-17:50

1 stop17h 50m

£543

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 21/11

14:00-10:19

1 stop26h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/11

11:24-10:00

1 stop16h 36m

£619

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

14:00-11:42

1 stop27h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/1

12:33-10:00

1 stop15h 27m

£671

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Thu 4/12

11:40-16:35

2 stops34h 55m

Liberia

Thu 11/12

12:50-09:45

1 stop14h 55m

£756

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 21/11

14:00-10:19

1 stop26h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

20:05-06:00

2 stops27h 55m

£765

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

07:00-00:15

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

01:45-12:25

2 stops28h 40m

£773

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 22/11

11:40-23:35

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/11

01:15-09:45

2 stops26h 30m

£777

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 27/2

06:50-00:15

2 stops23h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

01:45-13:50

2 stops30h 05m

£777

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 18/1

10:00-08:21

2 stops28h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/1

04:09-16:25

2 stops30h 16m

£781

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £555). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in February is currently the most expensive (average of £727). 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 7 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Europa, Iberia, andBritish 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.

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 12
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

MAD - JFK

Even though I paid for a ticket that included check in baggage and seat assignment, they did not honor the seat assignment and said it was not included. I paid for 6 tickets, 6 bags so I wanted to ensure we sat together for the long flight. I was given the worst seats possible, very last row, next to the bathroom, and a windowless "window seat". Not what I expected when I made the reservation.

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 12
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

MAD - JFK

Even though I paid for a ticket that included check in baggage and seat assignment, they did not honor the seat assignment and said it was not included. I paid for 6 tickets, 6 bags so I wanted to ensure we sat together for the long flight. I was given the worst seats possible, very last row, next to the bathroom, and a windowless "window seat". Not what I expected when I made the reservation.

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 12
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

MAD - JFK

Even though I paid for a ticket that included check in baggage and seat assignment, they did not honor the seat assignment and said it was not included. I paid for 6 tickets, 6 bags so I wanted to ensure we sat together for the long flight. I was given the worst seats possible, very last row, next to the bathroom, and a windowless "window seat". Not what I expected when I made the reservation.

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 12
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

MAD - JFK

Even though I paid for a ticket that included check in baggage and seat assignment, they did not honor the seat assignment and said it was not included. I paid for 6 tickets, 6 bags so I wanted to ensure we sat together for the long flight. I was given the worst seats possible, very last row, next to the bathroom, and a windowless "window seat". Not what I expected when I made the reservation.

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

    For as low as £543, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from London Gatwick Airport in 28h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5446 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 £777, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £667. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £449 for that flight.

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  • 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 £555). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in February is currently the most expensive (average of £727). 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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TUI AirwaysCheapest£455Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£611Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£622Average£850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air EuropaCheapest£760Average£942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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