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

For as low as £739, KLM can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 18h 15m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5355 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Costa Rica one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £269. Users have also found prices from £417 and £430 on Air Canada and KLM, respectively.

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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

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

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

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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £687). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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?

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.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,Air Canada, andLufthansa 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.

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7.3

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10.0

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Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

United Airlines

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Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

Air Canada

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10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

Lufthansa

6.8

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10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

British Airways

6.7

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10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

Avianca

6.5

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2,551 reviews

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,471 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?
For as low as £739, KLM can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 18h 15m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5355 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Costa Rica one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £269. Users have also found prices from £417 and £430 on Air Canada and KLM, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £687). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica

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Avianca	Cheapest£434	Average£616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
SWISS	Cheapest£442	Average£741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£456	Average£698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£517	Average£739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£563	Average£892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£601	Average£804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£605	Average£776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£608	Average£968	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£620	Average£1,004	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Iberia	Cheapest£684	Average£914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights

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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 9 November 2026.

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.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,Air Canada, andLufthansa 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.

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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 9 November 2026.

Best flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Discover carefully curated flight deals from United Kingdom to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 November 2026.

Direct flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Explore direct flight options from United Kingdom to Costa Rica based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 November 2026.

Last-minute flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Discover last-minute flight deals from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. Data last updated 9 November 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Search for one-way flight options from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 November 2026.