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Cheap flights from London to Costa Rica from £479

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SJO
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£562

One-way from

£488

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£613

Good round-trip deal

£664 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 15/11-29/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • London to Costa Rica
5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • London to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£41 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 June 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 13 June 2025.

Sat 15/1106:00LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Sat 29/1109:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6£562
Fri 19/906:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1008:00SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£562
Fri 4/710:00LGW - SJO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/708:50SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£562
Sun 31/808:15LHR - SJO
2 stops58h 40mIcelandair
Mon 8/913:00SJO - LHR
2 stops24h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 12/6£564
Tue 18/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1118:35SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£572
Tue 30/907:30LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Tue 14/1019:25SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6£575
Mon 23/622:05LHR - SJO
1 stop18h 15mAvianca
Wed 9/715:00SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/6£586
Mon 20/1015:15LHR - SJO
1 stop27h 33mKLM
Wed 5/1120:35SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/6£587
Tue 18/1109:15LCY - SJO
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:55SJO - LCY
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£592
Wed 9/710:00LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 24/707:15SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6£601
Tue 17/619:45LHR - SJO
1 stop28h 40mAir France
Sun 29/619:40SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir France
Deal found 12/6£604
Fri 22/806:30LHR - LIR
2 stops36h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/913:20LIR - LHR
1 stop35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6£610

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

06:00-22:25

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

09:00-07:10

1 stop16h 10m

£562

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 19/9

06:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

08:00-09:35

2 stops18h 35m

£562

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

10:00-22:40

1 stop19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/7

08:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

£562

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

08:15-11:55

2 stops58h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/9

13:00-20:45

2 stops24h 45m

£564

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

11:05-16:45

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

18:35-10:55

Nonstop10h 20m

£572

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

07:30-17:35

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

19:25-18:40

1 stop16h 15m

£575

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 23/6

22:05-09:20

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/7

15:00-15:35

1 stop17h 35m

£586

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

15:15-11:48

1 stop27h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

20:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

£587

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 18/11

09:15-23:15

2 stops20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

08:55-12:50

2 stops21h 55m

£592

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 9/7

10:00-19:37

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/7

07:15-06:45

1 stop16h 30m

£601

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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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air Transat from London to Costa Rica. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Costa Rica one-way?

    £492 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Air France, with prices starting from £552 and £553, respectively.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Costa Rica?

    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

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TUI AirwaysCheapest£447Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£451Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£453Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£473Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£503Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£510Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£511Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapest£541Average£812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£554Average£849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£558Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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