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

For as low as £649, KLM can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 17h 40m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5330 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 £265. Users have also found prices from £327 and £412 on JetBlue and Air Canada, 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).

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.

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £662). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £860). 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 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 32 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.

United Airlines

7.4

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10,190 reviews

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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.

United Airlines

7.4

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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.

Air Canada

7.1

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7.4

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10,190 reviews

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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

Okay

8,217 reviews

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7.4

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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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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.

Avianca

6.5

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2,553 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,190 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?
For as low as £649, KLM can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 17h 40m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5330 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 £265. Users have also found prices from £327 and £412 on JetBlue and Air Canada, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £662). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £860). 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£428	Average£604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
SWISS	Cheapest£436	Average£704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£437	Average£657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£470	Average£515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£485	Average£794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Finnair	Cheapest£498	Average£596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£510	Average£678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£556	Average£879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£576	Average£726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£585	Average£909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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 32 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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Direct flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Last-minute flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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One-way flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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