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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica from £267

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 18 April 2026.

Sun 17/506:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/623:20
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£596
Fri 5/610:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
Mon 15/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 14/4£631
Thu 23/406:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/609:40
SJO
-
LGW
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£632
Thu 28/517:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 10m
Air France
Sun 14/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 17/4£640
Thu 4/617:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Mon 22/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 15/4£641
Fri 5/610:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
Sun 21/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 14/4£648
Sat 16/510:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 45m
Air France
Sun 7/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 16/4£653
Thu 28/518:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Wed 17/615:50
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 14/4£654
Thu 17/917:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Fri 9/1019:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 13/4£656
Wed 3/609:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop15h 10m
SWISS
Wed 17/615:50
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 17/4£659
Sun 13/917:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Sun 20/919:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 15/4£662
Wed 13/509:25
LGW
-
LIR
2 stops17h 40m
SWISS
Wed 20/521:15
LIR
-
LGW
1 stop28h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 13/4£733

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£267

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£664

Good round-trip deal

£748 or less

Good one-way deal

£583 or less
17/5-4/6
  • 17/5-4/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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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 18 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

09:25-20:05

2 stops17h 40m

Liberia

Wed 20/5

21:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£733

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

21:30-22:00

2 stops31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/6

07:15-19:30

3 stops29h 15m

£740

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

09:40-11:30

2 stops32h 50m

Liberia

Sat 6/6

13:00-07:55

2 stops35h 55m

£842

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:59-16:25

2 stops18h 26m

£865

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

14:59-16:25

2 stops18h 26m

£867

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

06:05-21:37

2 stops22h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

01:40-16:05

3 stops31h 25m

£890
Fastest return journey

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

09:25-17:35

1 stop15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/5

15:50-17:50

1 stop19h 00m

£895

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

11:35-22:05

1 stop17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/5

23:25-09:50

1 stop27h 25m

£903

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

14:50-09:00

2 stops35h 10m

£909

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

15:40-12:35

2 stops27h 55m

Liberia

Wed 27/5

13:15-14:40

2 stops18h 25m

£918

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Deals found on 14/4

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Costa Rica

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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £538). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,104). 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.

How often are flights from London to Costa Rica delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between London and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 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 25% 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 18 April 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
1,572 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Carolina,Apr 2026

CDG - BOG

The aircraft is old, uncomfortable, the seat so narrow you don’t even notice you are in business class. The food is the same they are offering since -at least- 2022. The liquors are so limited. So disappointed.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,572 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Carolina,Apr 2026

CDG - BOG

The aircraft is old, uncomfortable, the seat so narrow you don’t even notice you are in business class. The food is the same they are offering since -at least- 2022. The liquors are so limited. So disappointed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,892 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Carolina,Apr 2026

CDG - BOG

The aircraft is old, uncomfortable, the seat so narrow you don’t even notice you are in business class. The food is the same they are offering since -at least- 2022. The liquors are so limited. So disappointed.

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 £733, SWISS can have you in Costa Rica from London Gatwick Airport in 17h 40m. 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 £846, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £388. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £659 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £538). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,104). 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£574Average£796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£613Average£1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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