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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £229

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 December 2025.

Tue 9/1206:10MAN - SJO
2 stops19h 43mLufthansa
Tue 3/323:28SJO - MAN
2 stops30h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 1/12£588
Tue 9/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£603
Sun 14/1213:25LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 50mAir Canada
Wed 31/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£605
Fri 12/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops43h 55mAir Canada
Wed 31/1208:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£607
Fri 12/1212:00LHR - SJO
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Fri 9/108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops54h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£609
Thu 11/1207:30LHR - SJO
2 stops31h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12£619
Tue 9/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops20h 15mAir Canada
Tue 13/108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£628
Sat 13/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
Mon 29/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12£631
Sat 13/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
Wed 31/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12£634
Thu 11/1210:00LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1207:30SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12£639
Wed 3/1209:10MAN - SJO
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:50SJO - MAN
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£653
Tue 2/1213:30MAN - SJO
1 stop29h 36mKLM
Tue 9/1220:30SJO - MAN
1 stop29h 50mKLM
Deal found 1/12£659

Find 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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£519

One-way from

£229

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£909

Good round-trip deal

£751 or less

Good one-way deal

£640 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 37m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 December 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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LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Wed 4/2

05:55-00:15

2 stops48h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

22:00-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

£523

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Mon 9/3

16:45-15:20

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/3

05:00-09:10

3 stops22h 10m

£535

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 8/4

07:00-09:20

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

01:55-12:45

2 stops27h 50m

£541

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 4/2

14:40-00:15

2 stops39h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

18:15-20:20

1 stop20h 05m

£545

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Tue 10/3

20:25-00:15

2 stops33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

18:15-20:15

1 stop20h 00m

£550

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 18/1

06:00-12:56

2 stops36h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

08:45-17:00

2 stops26h 15m

£559

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 15/1

09:25-08:32

2 stops29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/2

08:45-12:20

2 stops21h 35m

£559

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

13:35-12:55

1 stop29h 20m

Liberia

Wed 18/3

13:20-10:15

1 stop14h 55m

£575

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

16:20-13:10

2 stops26h 50m

Liberia

Sat 7/2

08:35-07:55

2 stops17h 20m

£575

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

16:00-12:55

2 stops26h 55m

Liberia

Sat 14/2

08:35-09:10

2 stops18h 35m

£575

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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 £482). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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 3 December 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 36% 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.

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

About 41% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 41% of flights being delayed.

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 3 December 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
1,426 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

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
1,426 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

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
1,500 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

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
9,063 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

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
10,496 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

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
7,603 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

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 £628, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 26h 25m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5429 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £335. Users have also found prices from £393 and £461 on Avianca 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 £482). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TUI AirwaysCheapest£451Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£475Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£482Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£496Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£510Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£523Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£532Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AviancaCheapest£536Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£546Average£795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£563Average£759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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