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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica from £289

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
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 8 December 2025.

Tue 9/1211:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 27/1218:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12£699
Wed 31/1211:20LGW - SJO
2 stops39h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/116:02SJO - LGW
2 stops57h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/12£755
Thu 11/1211:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 23/1218:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12£795
Thu 11/1211:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 25/1218:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12£796
Mon 29/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/112:33SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£847
Mon 29/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/113:30SJO - LGW
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£848
Mon 29/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/112:33SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£854
Wed 31/1212:30LGW - SJO
2 stops38h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/116:02SJO - LGW
2 stops33h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/12£856
Fri 12/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1214:57SJO - LGW
2 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£865
Mon 29/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/112:33SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£865
Tue 23/1211:40LGW - LIR
2 stops34h 55mAir Transat
Tue 30/1217:45LIR - LGW
2 stops34h 00mAir Transat
Deal found 7/12£1,293
Fri 19/1208:30LGW - LIR
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1216:15LIR - LGW
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£1,456

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£884

Good round-trip deal

£744 or less

Good one-way deal

£633 or less
23/1-1/2
  • 23/1-1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 07m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 8 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Costa Rica

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Depart

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Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

14:00-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£532

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

14:00-11:37

1 stop27h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/2

12:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£555

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 16/3

14:00-10:42

1 stop26h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/3

11:43-10:00

1 stop16h 17m

£603

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

18:35-14:05

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-17:50

2 stops20h 10m

£610

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

18:40-14:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

14:40-17:50

2 stops20h 10m

£625

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

12:40-09:20

2 stops27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

05:05-10:45

2 stops22h 40m

£640

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 20/1

18:40-16:45

2 stops28h 05m

Liberia

Tue 27/1

15:55-17:50

2 stops43h 55m

£745

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

11:40-15:25

1 stop33h 45m

Liberia

Wed 4/2

16:35-09:45

1 stop35h 10m

£763

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

11:40-15:25

1 stop33h 45m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

16:35-09:45

1 stop35h 10m

£763

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 23/1

11:40-16:35

1 stop34h 55m

Liberia

Wed 4/2

16:35-09:45

1 stop35h 10m

£763

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £545). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in February is currently the most expensive (average of £724). 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 8 December 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.

How often are flights from London to Costa Rica delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between London and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 39% 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 8 December 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.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.9

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.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
570 reviews
Air Europa
7.0
Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.9

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.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,043 reviews
Air Europa
7.0
Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Air Europa
7.0
Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.9

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.

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 £610, SWISS can have you in Costa Rica from London Gatwick Airport in 26h 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 £738, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £582. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £514 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 £545). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in February is currently the most expensive (average of £724). 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 Gatwick to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 8 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TUI AirwaysCheapest£446Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£594Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£600Average£756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air EuropaCheapest£731Average£954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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