Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £231

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£548

One-way from

£231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£711

Good round-trip deal

£701 or less

Good one-way deal

£618 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 23/10-14/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
21/9
  • 21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • United Kingdom 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 August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Thu 23/1017:10LHR - LIR
2 stops49h 50mAir Canada
Fri 14/1114:50LIR - LHR
1 stop34h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8£548
Mon 27/1006:50LHR - LIR
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1122:20LIR - LHR
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£559
Thu 25/909:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 55mAir Canada
Thu 2/1007:55SJO - EDI
2 stops40h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 26/8£560
Tue 16/920:05LHR - LIR
2 stops26h 20mSWISS
Wed 22/1016:35LIR - LHR
1 stop16h 50mSWISS
Deal found 28/8£570
Tue 23/906:15EDI - SJO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1008:00SJO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£571
Mon 20/1017:40LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 15mAir Canada
Wed 5/1108:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8£577
Thu 6/1108:55LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Thu 20/1120:05SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 20mAir France
Deal found 27/8£577
Thu 2/1009:00EDI - SJO
2 stops42h 25mAir Canada
Sun 19/1008:00SJO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8£577
Fri 17/1016:00LHR - LIR
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1022:20LIR - LHR
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£578
Fri 19/906:00LHR - SJO
2 stops23h 55mAir Canada
Thu 23/1007:55SJO - LHR
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8£578
Mon 3/1114:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1104:08SJO - LGW
3 stops23h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£578
Mon 27/1006:50LHR - LIR
2 stops36h 00mAir Canada
Tue 11/1115:45LIR - LHR
1 stop34h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8£579

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Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Thu 23/10

17:10-12:00

2 stops49h 50m

Liberia

Fri 14/11

14:50-07:10

1 stop34h 20m

£548

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 19/1

09:10-00:05

2 stops20h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/1

08:50-08:20

2 stops17h 30m

£555

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

06:50-12:50

2 stops36h 00m

Liberia

Mon 10/11

22:20-17:50

1 stop13h 30m

£559

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/9

09:00-22:55

1 stop20h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

07:55-07:20

2 stops40h 25m

£560

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

20:05-16:45

2 stops26h 40m

Liberia

Mon 10/11

22:20-17:50

1 stop13h 30m

£570

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

20:05-15:25

2 stops26h 20m

Liberia

Wed 22/10

16:35-16:25

1 stop16h 50m

£570

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

06:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

08:00-07:20

1 stop16h 20m

£571

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

13:25-23:15

1 stop15h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

08:35-08:30

1 stop17h 55m

£577

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

08:55-17:50

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/11

20:05-21:25

1 stop19h 20m

£577

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

06:00-00:05

2 stops24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

08:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

£577

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 August 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom 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.

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 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines from the United Kingdom 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

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    For as low as £577, Air Canada can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 14h 55m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5407 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from United Kingdom 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£444Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£449Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest£456Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£506Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£520Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£521Average£760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapest£544Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LufthansaCheapest£556Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£561Average£900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£562Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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