Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica from £343

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£504

One-way from

£343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£760

Good round-trip deal

£696 or less
8/9-19/9
  • 8/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 05m total
  • London to Costa Rica
23/8
  • 23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 12m total
  • London to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 18 July 2025.

Mon 8/910:25LGW - LIR
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/911:20LIR - LGW
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£504
Tue 9/918:35LGW - LIR
2 stops27h 50mSWISS
Wed 24/916:35LIR - LGW
1 stop18h 20mSWISS
Deal found 15/7£570
Mon 18/812:10LGW - SJO
2 stops30h 45mIcelandair
Wed 3/913:00SJO - LGW
2 stops37h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 17/7£587
Wed 20/814:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/811:27SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£589
Fri 26/914:30LGW - LIR
2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/912:49LIR - LGW
2 stops38h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/7£604
Tue 2/1218:40LGW - SJO
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Mon 26/120:10SJO - LGW
2 stops15h 40mSWISS
Deal found 16/7£621
Thu 6/1111:20LGW - SJO
2 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 20/1108:05SJO - LGW
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/7£626

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

10:25-06:20

1 stop26h 55m

Liberia

Fri 19/9

11:20-09:30

1 stop39h 10m

£504

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 9/9

18:35-15:25

2 stops27h 50m

Liberia

Wed 24/9

16:35-17:55

1 stop18h 20m

£570

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 18/8

12:10-11:55

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/9

13:00-09:35

2 stops37h 35m

£587

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

14:00-10:32

1 stop27h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/8

11:27-10:00

1 stop15h 33m

£589

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 26/9

14:30-11:49

2 stops28h 19m

Liberia

Tue 30/9

12:49-10:40

2 stops38h 51m

£604

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

18:40-14:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

20:10-17:50

2 stops15h 40m

£621

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

11:20-12:05

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/11

08:05-09:00

2 stops18h 55m

£626

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 23/8

10:00-11:12

3 stops32h 12m

£343

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 24/10

12:40-12:21

1 stop30h 41m

£433

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 24/10

10:45-12:21

2 stops32h 36m

£457

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 18 July 2025.

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.

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 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air Transat, andSWISS 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £457. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Transat and Icelandair, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • 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 £2,319, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £541. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £442 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.

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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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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