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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £236

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 10 April 2026.

Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Thu 21/516:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£548
Tue 10/1121:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Wed 25/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£549
Mon 7/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 23/905:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£549
Thu 4/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Tue 16/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£552
Wed 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sat 6/616:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops40h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4£553
Thu 24/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Tue 6/1016:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£554
Wed 3/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Thu 18/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£555
Sat 31/1021:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Sat 14/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/4£555
Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops41h 25m
Avianca
Thu 21/505:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 6/4£556
Mon 25/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Mon 8/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4£557
Sun 31/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Tue 16/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£558
Wed 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Tue 9/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£559

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£548

One-way from

£236

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£669

Good round-trip deal

£755 or less

Good one-way deal

£589 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 19/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 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 10 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

12:20-11:24

2 stops30h 04m

Liberia

Thu 30/4

14:40-06:50

2 stops33h 10m

£686

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

12:20-11:24

2 stops30h 04m

Liberia

Mon 4/5

12:27-08:40

2 stops37h 13m

£686

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

12:20-11:24

2 stops30h 04m

Liberia

Sun 3/5

14:40-08:40

2 stops35h 00m

£686

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

15:15-12:00

1 stop27h 45m

Liberia

Sat 2/5

14:40-13:15

1 stop15h 35m

£695

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 24/5

18:35-12:55

1 stop25h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/6

15:50-17:50

1 stop19h 00m

£695

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

13:25-12:00

1 stop29h 35m

Liberia

Mon 4/5

13:25-13:15

1 stop16h 50m

£695

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

16:20-13:15

2 stops27h 55m

Liberia

Mon 4/5

13:25-13:15

1 stop16h 50m

£696

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 13/5

09:00-17:35

1 stop15h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

14:40-22:30

3 stops24h 50m

£698

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

14:05-11:56

2 stops28h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

13:21-07:05

2 stops34h 44m

£698

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

14:05-11:56

2 stops28h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

13:21-07:05

2 stops34h 44m

£698

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £432). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £573). 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.

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

About 25% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 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 Saturday 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 25% 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 10 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andAir Canada 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
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,559 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,913 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,901 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,867 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 £695, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 25h 20m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5420 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 £268. Users have also found prices from £330 and £471 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £432). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £573). 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£432Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£440Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapest£452Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IcelandairCheapest£468Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£474Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£503Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£515Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£539Average£857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£543Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£558Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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