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

A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica can take about 11h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £753. London Heathrow Airport and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 5407 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica?

The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica is £566. On average you can expect to pay £1,068. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for £503.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica?

When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Air Canada or Avianca as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CR?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

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00:00-07:00

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica (average of £585). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £876). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica?

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,American Airlines, andAir Canada from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

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10,214 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,214 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,214 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,644 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,214 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,231 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,214 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

Avianca

6.5

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United Airlines

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica?
A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica can take about 11h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £753. London Heathrow Airport and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 5407 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica?
The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica is £566. On average you can expect to pay £1,068. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for £503.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica (average of £585). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £876). 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 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Costa Rica

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Avianca	Cheapest£431	Average£608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
SWISS	Cheapest£439	Average£740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£440	Average£641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£473	Average£518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£489	Average£714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Finnair	Cheapest£501	Average£600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£513	Average£662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£560	Average£764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£588	Average£754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£604	Average£894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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