How long is the flight from Scotland to Costa Rica?

There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to Costa Rica in 16h 28m. Fly via United Airlines, KLM, or Air France to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with 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).

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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.

£435+ Flights from Scotland to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	£556
One-way from	£435
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£672

18/11-25/11
4 total stops
44h 25m total
Scotland to Costa Rica

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17/3
2 total stops
32h 45m total
Scotland to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.

Tue 18/1106:00GLA - SJO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1108:35SJO - GLA

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£556

Fri 14/1109:25EDI - SJO

1 stop33h 17mLufthansa

Sat 22/1123:28SJO - EDI

1 stop26h 27mLufthansa

Deal found 27/10£591

Wed 19/1109:25EDI - SJO

2 stops43h 30mAir Canada

Thu 27/1108:35SJO - EDI

2 stops43h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 27/10£593

Mon 15/1212:30EDI - SJO

2 stops30h 12mLufthansa

Mon 12/114:05SJO - EDI

2 stops35h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 26/10£596

Tue 18/1109:25EDI - SJO

1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 25/1108:45SJO - EDI

2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/10£606

Tue 18/1112:45EDI - SJO

2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1108:35SJO - EDI

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£608

Fri 14/1108:30EDI - SJO

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1119:48SJO - EDI

3 stops30h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£665

Tue 18/1109:05GLA - SJO

2 stops19h 02mKLM

Tue 25/1120:30SJO - GLA

1 stop30h 00mKLM

Deal found 27/10£671

Fri 31/1011:30EDI - SJO

2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1107:30SJO - EDI

2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/10£707

Wed 19/1117:00GLA - SJO

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1108:35SJO - GLA

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£713

Thu 6/1117:20GLA - LIR

2 stops49h 20mKLM

Mon 10/1114:05LIR - GLA

2 stops44h 30mKLM

Deal found 25/10£882

Thu 13/1106:05GLA - LIR

2 stops36h 35mKLM

Mon 17/1114:05LIR - GLA

2 stops36h 25mKLM

Deal found 26/10£904

Best flights from Scotland to Costa Rica
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Scotland to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

Sat 28/213:05EDI - SJO

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/301:45SJO - EDI

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£560

Wed 19/1109:25EDI - SJO

1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines

Thu 27/1114:20SJO - EDI

2 stops38h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/10£606

Tue 18/1109:05GLA - SJO

2 stops19h 02mKLM

Tue 25/1120:30SJO - GLA

1 stop30h 00mKLM

Deal found 27/10£671

Sat 28/209:25EDI - SJO

1 stop32h 05mLufthansa

Sun 15/313:30SJO - EDI

1 stop14h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 27/10£685

Fri 24/409:10GLA - SJO

2 stops39h 15mAir France

Tue 28/413:25SJO - GLA

2 stops26h 45mAir France

Deal found 25/10£835

Tue 18/1109:25EDI - SJO

1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 25/1108:45SJO - EDI

2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/10£606

Sun 22/207:25EDI - SJO

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/316:15SJO - EDI

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£659

Sat 21/209:25EDI - SJO

1 stop33h 17mLufthansa

Sat 7/322:28SJO - EDI

2 stops29h 02mLufthansa

Deal found 26/10£694

Sun 8/209:25EDI - SJO

1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 16/208:45SJO - EDI

2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/10£635

Thu 8/109:25EDI - SJO

2 stops33h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/114:20SJO - EDI

2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/10£635

Wed 19/1117:00GLA - SJO

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1108:35SJO - GLA

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£713

Thu 5/312:55ABZ - SJO

2 stops34h 55mKLM

Mon 9/320:30SJO - ABZ

1 stop20h 35mKLM

Deal found 26/10£789

Thu 5/309:00ABZ - SJO

2 stops38h 50mAir France

Mon 9/317:15SJO - ABZ

2 stops23h 50mAir France

Deal found 25/10£843

Sat 21/209:25EDI - SJO

2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/314:20SJO - EDI

2 stops37h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/10£681

Thu 6/1117:20GLA - LIR

2 stops49h 20mKLM

Mon 10/1114:05LIR - GLA

2 stops44h 30mKLM

Deal found 25/10£882

Sat 28/209:25EDI - SJO

2 stops41h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 15/313:30SJO - EDI

1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/10£681

Tue 18/1106:00GLA - SJO

2 stops19h 53mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1108:45SJO - GLA

3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£875

Thu 13/1106:05GLA - LIR

2 stops36h 35mKLM

Mon 17/1114:05LIR - GLA

2 stops36h 25mKLM

Deal found 26/10£904

Fri 6/209:25EDI - SJO

1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines

Sun 15/208:45SJO - EDI

2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/10£681

Fri 24/413:10GLA - SJO

1 stop35h 25mLufthansa

Tue 28/419:25SJO - GLA

1 stop20h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 25/10£1,191

Sat 18/419:20ABZ - SJO

2 stops46h 50mIberia

Wed 29/407:10SJO - ABZ

2 stops26h 45mIberia

Deal found 26/10£3,026

Sat 18/406:05ABZ - SJO

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/413:25SJO - ABZ

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£3,417

Sat 18/406:00ABZ - SJO

3 stops19h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 29/413:00SJO - ABZ

2 stops18h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/10£13,160

Last-minute flights from Scotland to Costa Rica
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Fri 31/1011:30EDI - SJO

2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1107:30SJO - EDI

2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/10£707

Fri 31/1017:45EDI - SJO

1 stop31h 10mLufthansa

Tue 18/1120:40SJO - EDI

1 stop14h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 26/10£1,074

Fri 31/1005:50EDI - SJO

1 stop18h 35mKLM

Mon 17/1120:30SJO - EDI

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 26/10£1,109

Fri 31/1011:00EDI - SJO

2 stops43h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1109:45SJO - EDI

3 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10£1,998

Thu 6/1117:20GLA - LIR

2 stops49h 20mKLM

Mon 10/1114:05LIR - GLA

2 stops44h 30mKLM

Deal found 25/10£882

Thu 13/1106:05GLA - LIR

2 stops36h 35mKLM

Mon 17/1114:05LIR - GLA

2 stops36h 25mKLM

Deal found 26/10£904

Tue 18/1106:00GLA - SJO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1108:35SJO - GLA

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£556

Tue 18/1109:05GLA - SJO

2 stops19h 02mKLM

Tue 25/1120:30SJO - GLA

1 stop30h 00mKLM

Deal found 27/10£671

Wed 19/1117:00GLA - SJO

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1108:35SJO - GLA

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£713

One-way flights from Scotland to Costa Rica
Search for one-way flight options from Scotland to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

Tue 17/306:05EDI - SJO

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£435

Fri 28/1108:30EDI - SJO

2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£458

Tue 17/313:30EDI - SJO

1 stop34h 55mKLM

Deal found 27/10£481

Sat 28/305:45EDI - SJO

3 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£502

Tue 16/1206:00GLA - SJO

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10£553

Fri 7/1105:50EDI - SJO

1 stop43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10£592

Tue 16/1206:00GLA - SJO

1 stop18h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 26/10£803

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

13:05-08:50

2 stops25h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

01:45-18:35

2 stops34h 50m

£560

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

14:20-10:30

2 stops38h 10m

£606

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

08:45-10:30

2 stops19h 45m

£606

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/2

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

08:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£635

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

09:25-12:56

2 stops33h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

14:20-07:55

2 stops35h 35m

£635

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/2

07:25-08:50

2 stops31h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

16:15-17:40

2 stops19h 25m

£659

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Tue 18/11

09:05-22:07

2 stops19h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

20:30-08:30

1 stop30h 00m

£671

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/2

09:25-12:55

2 stops33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

14:20-09:30

2 stops37h 10m

£681

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

09:25-20:39

2 stops41h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

13:30-09:30

1 stop14h 00m

£681

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

08:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£681

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Costa Rica (average of £532). Flying from Scotland to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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 SCT to CR?

When flying from Scotland to Costa Rica, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

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How long is the flight from Scotland to Costa Rica?
There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to Costa Rica in 16h 28m. Fly via United Airlines, KLM, or Air France to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Costa Rica?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Costa Rica?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Costa Rica (average of £532). Flying from Scotland to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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 6 airlines flying from Scotland to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest£532	Average£662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air France	Cheapest£552	Average£678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£567	Average£630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£569	Average£761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£581	Average£832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£683	Average£1,063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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