Cheap flights from London to Costa Rica from £222

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SJO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from London to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£559

One-way from

£222

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£604

Good round-trip deal

£653 or less
4/12-14/12
  • 4/12-14/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 42m total
  • London to Costa Rica
5/12
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 27m 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 (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from London to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1222:45SJO - LGW
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£559
Tue 11/1109:00LHR - SJO
2 stops19h 55mAir Canada
Thu 20/1108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops23h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 18/9£560
Mon 22/910:00LGW - SJO
2 stops30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/917:54SJO - LGW
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£560
Tue 30/908:25LHR - SJO
2 stops58h 17mIcelandair
Tue 14/1014:05SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 17/9£561
Fri 28/1112:20LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 33mJetBlue
Sat 13/1216:15SJO - LHR
1 stop22h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9£562
Sun 7/1207:45LHR - SJO
2 stops35h 11mIcelandair
Mon 22/1215:50SJO - LHR
2 stops33h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 16/9£563
Fri 10/1014:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1011:37SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£563
Tue 4/1106:50LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£563
Mon 6/1014:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1018:10SJO - LGW
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£564
Wed 24/916:40LHR - SJO
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1011:37SJO - LHR
2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£565
Fri 7/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1105:00SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£565
Fri 31/1012:20LHR - SJO
2 stops53h 57mIcelandair
Sat 15/1116:25SJO - LHR
1 stop35h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 17/9£566

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

Fly from

London

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 28/1

13:00-09:35

2 stops26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£574

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

08:40-18:25

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

20:30-19:15

1 stop16h 45m

£579

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

08:35-20:35

2 stops30h 00m

£581

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

09:35-00:50

2 stops21h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

22:00-07:40

1 stop27h 40m

£588

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 11/11

19:10-14:05

1 stop24h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

15:50-17:05

2 stops19h 15m

£591

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

13:25-13:55

1 stop30h 30m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

22:20-19:15

1 stop14h 55m

£591

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

13:25-13:55

1 stop30h 30m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

22:20-08:05

1 stop27h 45m

£592

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 11/11

08:40-18:25

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

20:30-16:35

1 stop14h 05m

£597

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 16/2

14:00-11:27

1 stop27h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£599

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

08:50-06:30

2 stops39h 40m

£606

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/9

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Best time to book a flight from London to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Costa Rica

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from London 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 LON to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 September 2025.

When flying from London 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andAir Canada from London to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from London to Costa Rica can take about 15h 45m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £579. Airlines will cover a distance of 5407 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Costa Rica?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from London 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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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£440Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£445Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest£451Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£488Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£515Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£516Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£550Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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AviancaCheapest£552Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£556Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapest£559Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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