Cheap flights from London to Costa Rica from £253

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SJO
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London 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 28 December 2025.

Sun 28/1206:00LHR - SJO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£673
Sun 28/1206:00LHR - SJO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£675
Sun 28/1206:00LHR - SJO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£677
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Sat 24/108:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12£679
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Sun 25/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12£681
Wed 31/1218:00LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 05mAir Canada
Wed 7/108:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12£682
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Wed 7/108:50SJO - LHR
2 stops53h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12£683
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Tue 6/108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops54h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12£686
Sun 28/1210:00LHR - LIR
1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/108:35LIR - LHR
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12£735
Wed 31/1218:10LCY - SJO
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/115:50SJO - LCY
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£980
Wed 31/1209:20LCY - SJO
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Wed 14/120:30SJO - LCY
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 26/12£985
Wed 31/1219:40LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 55mIberia
Wed 14/106:00SJO - LGW
2 stops46h 50mIberia
Deal found 26/12£988

Find 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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£870

Good round-trip deal

£911 or less
19/2-5/3
  • 19/2-5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 47m total
  • London to Costa Rica
23/1
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • London to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Costa Rica.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 28 December 2025.
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

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

19:15-16:20

1 stop28h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

19:15-16:35

1 stop14h 20m

£589

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

08:40-20:05

2 stops18h 25m

Liberia

Thu 21/5

16:35-21:00

2 stops45h 25m

£606

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 5/5

19:15-17:35

1 stop29h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-18:40

2 stops16h 20m

£614

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 7/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-18:40

2 stops16h 20m

£614

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

17:40-12:05

1 stop25h 25m

Liberia

Thu 21/5

16:35-21:00

2 stops45h 25m

£618

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

07:30-13:10

2 stops35h 40m

Liberia

Mon 16/2

08:35-11:15

2 stops44h 40m

£618

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

20:05-17:35

1 stop28h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-08:15

3 stops29h 55m

£626

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

21:40-00:15

1 stop32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

09:45-14:35

1 stop22h 50m

£635

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

06:30-05:30

2 stops30h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

07:55-12:20

2 stops21h 25m

£639

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 30/3

10:35-12:10

2 stops32h 35m

Liberia

Mon 13/4

15:25-11:10

2 stops36h 45m

£640

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/12

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Costa Rica (average of £472). Flying from London to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of £587). 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 28 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from London to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How often are flights from London to Costa Rica delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between London and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 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 Thursday 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 39% 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 28 December 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.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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

    A quick flight from London to Costa Rica can take about 25h 25m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £618. Airlines will cover a distance of 5433 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    £489 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air France. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and British Airways, with prices starting from £511 and £591, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Costa Rica (average of £472). Flying from London to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of £587). 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 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£465Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£472Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£484Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£499Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£512Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£519Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AviancaCheapest£524Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£537Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£549Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£562Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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