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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £285

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 21 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£449

One-way from

£285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£620

Good round-trip deal

£687 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/12-24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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6/2
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 27m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 21 October 2025.

Mon 8/1213:25LHR - LIR
1 stop30h 25mAir Canada
Wed 24/1216:00LIR - LHR
1 stop33h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 19/10£449
Thu 13/1111:35LHR - LIR
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1108:35LIR - LHR
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/10£512
Tue 28/1013:35LHR - LIR
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1108:35LIR - LHR
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/10£519
Thu 4/1214:30LHR - LIR
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1213:25LIR - LHR
1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/10£519
Tue 11/1106:15LGW - SJO
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:35SJO - LGW
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£545
Tue 2/1219:10LCY - SJO
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1220:40SJO - LCY
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£548
Tue 11/1119:35STN - SJO
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:35SJO - STN
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£549
Fri 5/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£549
Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£550
Tue 18/1106:00BHX - SJO
2 stops23h 15mAir Canada
Wed 26/1108:50SJO - BHX
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 19/10£551
Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£552
Fri 5/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£553

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 21 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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United Kingdom

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

16:20-13:10

2 stops26h 50m

Liberia

Thu 11/12

08:35-07:30

1 stop16h 55m

£512

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

13:35-12:55

1 stop29h 20m

Liberia

Thu 22/1

14:01-11:15

1 stop15h 14m

£518

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Thu 12/2

13:35-12:55

1 stop29h 20m

Liberia

Mon 16/2

08:35-07:30

1 stop16h 55m

£518

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Thu 26/3

10:00-10:24

1 stop30h 24m

Liberia

Thu 9/4

11:49-12:20

1 stop17h 31m

£518

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

16:20-13:10

2 stops26h 50m

Liberia

Mon 26/1

08:35-07:30

1 stop16h 55m

£518

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

12:05-13:10

1 stop31h 05m

Liberia

Thu 22/1

14:01-11:15

1 stop15h 14m

£518

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

13:35-12:55

1 stop29h 20m

Liberia

Sun 25/1

14:01-11:15

1 stop15h 14m

£518

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

17:55-08:50

2 stops20h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

16:15-21:25

2 stops23h 10m

£555

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

17:25-18:25

2 stops55h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

15:50-18:40

3 stops20h 50m

£574

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sun 9/11

20:15-22:55

3 stops32h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

20:40-21:15

2 stops18h 35m

£580

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £476). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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 21 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 21 October 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,475 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,337 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,507 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    For as low as £512, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 26h 50m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5433 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 £345. Users have also found prices from £392 and £480 on JetBlue 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £476). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 21 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TUI AirwaysCheapest£444Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£447Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£474Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£496Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£521Average£773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£524Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£559Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£564Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£565Average£914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£566Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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