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Cheap flights from London to Costa Rica from £381

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SJO
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£548

One-way from

£381

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£667

Good round-trip deal

£676 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 25/9-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • London to Costa Rica
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 39m 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. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 29 April 2025.

Thu 25/906:30LHR - SJO
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1007:55SJO - LHR
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£548
Wed 21/508:40LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Wed 28/508:00SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4£554
Thu 11/906:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 55mAir France
Sat 27/919:25SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Deal found 29/4£555
Tue 4/1114:30LHR - SJO
1 stop37h 15mLufthansa
Thu 4/1209:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4£557
Sat 14/610:00LGW - SJO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/704:10SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£564
Thu 22/518:40LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Fri 6/615:25SJO - LGW
1 stop19h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/4£567
Tue 18/1112:20LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 34mJetBlue
Fri 5/1223:59SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£573
Sun 14/908:25LHR - SJO
2 stops34h 30mIcelandair
Sun 5/1014:00SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 28/4£584
Fri 17/1013:05LHR - SJO
1 stop29h 43mKLM
Fri 31/1020:35SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 28/4£586
Sun 14/912:10LGW - SJO
2 stops55h 45mIcelandair
Sun 5/1014:00SJO - LGW
2 stops36h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 28/4£587
Wed 7/508:40LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Wed 4/614:40SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 45mSWISS
Deal found 28/4£594
Thu 22/507:25LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/607:55SJO - LHR
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4£609

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

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London

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 25/9

06:30-17:35

1 stop18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/10

07:55-09:35

1 stop18h 40m

£548

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

08:40-20:25

2 stops18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

08:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

£554

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

06:15-17:10

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

19:25-16:35

1 stop14h 10m

£555

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

12:40-22:55

2 stops17h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/10

07:55-06:30

1 stop15h 35m

£561

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 14/6

10:00-22:40

1 stop19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/7

04:10-06:20

2 stops19h 10m

£564

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 22/5

18:40-13:45

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

15:25-17:50

1 stop19h 25m

£567

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 14/9

08:25-11:55

2 stops34h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

14:00-20:45

1 stop23h 45m

£584

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 17/10

13:05-11:48

1 stop29h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

20:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

£586

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 14/9

12:10-12:55

2 stops55h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

14:00-09:35

2 stops36h 35m

£587

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 22/5

07:25-22:39

2 stops22h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

07:55-08:20

2 stops41h 25m

£609

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 29 April 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 29 April 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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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?

    £381 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Air France, with prices starting from £496 and £525, 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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IcelandairCheapest£449Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£454Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest£461Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£481Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£497Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest£511Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£519Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£549Average£855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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AviancaCheapest£550Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest£564Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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