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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica from £244

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Fri 20/214:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops28h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£568
Thu 19/219:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£570
Thu 5/314:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£570
Thu 19/219:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£571
Sun 22/210:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£572
Mon 23/319:25
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£576
Fri 17/413:05
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/419:48
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£578
Mon 26/113:00
LGW
-
SJO
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/212:33
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£582
Fri 20/214:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/312:45
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£584
Wed 15/413:05
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/419:48
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£585
Tue 10/307:20
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£586
Sat 6/611:35
LGW
-
LIR
1 stop30h 55m
Air Transat
Tue 16/612:40
LIR
-
LGW
1 stop14h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 21/1£736

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£652

Good round-trip deal

£967 or less
20/2-5/3
  • 20/2-5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 47m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£38 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 22 January 2026.
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

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

11:45-16:35

1 stop34h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

18:15-10:50

1 stop34h 35m

£683

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

06:00-17:10

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

05:05-10:00

2 stops21h 55m

£695

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

11:35-11:30

1 stop30h 55m

Liberia

Tue 16/6

12:40-09:50

1 stop14h 10m

£737

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

13:05-08:45

2 stops26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

19:40-20:00

1 stop17h 20m

£750

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

08:50-13:23

2 stops35h 33m

Liberia

Tue 21/4

14:45-06:20

2 stops32h 35m

£756

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

11:40-22:35

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

23:55-09:45

1 stop27h 50m

£763

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 3/5

10:25-17:10

1 stop13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

05:05-10:00

2 stops21h 55m

£775

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

08:50-13:23

2 stops35h 33m

Liberia

Tue 28/4

14:45-06:20

2 stops32h 35m

£775

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

09:45-12:30

2 stops33h 45m

Liberia

Tue 16/6

12:40-09:50

1 stop14h 10m

£792

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

08:00-17:10

1 stop16h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:15-16:25

1 stop14h 10m

£797

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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 £541). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in February is currently the most expensive (average of £718). 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 22 January 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 33% of weekly flights between London and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 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 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 33% 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 22 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Iberia 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.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,094 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LHR - DFW

Transparency. There was a gate change that was not disclosed on my ticket that made the connection to Vegas hurried. Also, it’s a given that for international travel, luggage pickup is required at first port of entry in the US, but please don’t have international employees set the expectation that luggage does not have to be picked up until the final destination. If I followed her instructions, my luggage would have been sitting at my connection now.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,094 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,094 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LHR - DFW

Transparency. There was a gate change that was not disclosed on my ticket that made the connection to Vegas hurried. Also, it’s a given that for international travel, luggage pickup is required at first port of entry in the US, but please don’t have international employees set the expectation that luggage does not have to be picked up until the final destination. If I followed her instructions, my luggage would have been sitting at my connection now.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,094 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LHR - DFW

Transparency. There was a gate change that was not disclosed on my ticket that made the connection to Vegas hurried. Also, it’s a given that for international travel, luggage pickup is required at first port of entry in the US, but please don’t have international employees set the expectation that luggage does not have to be picked up until the final destination. If I followed her instructions, my luggage would have been sitting at my connection now.

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 £737, Iberia can have you in Costa Rica from London Gatwick Airport in 30h 55m. 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 £1,038, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £609. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £485 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 £541). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in February is currently the most expensive (average of £718). 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

Discover the top 2 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£589Average£797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£596Average£750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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