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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £263

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£501

One-way from

£263

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£663

Good round-trip deal

£966 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 10/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 37m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Tue 10/309:20LHR - LIR
1 stop34h 30mJetBlue
Tue 24/313:15LIR - LHR
1 stop26h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1£501
Fri 20/214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:22SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£536
Wed 4/205:55STN - SJO
2 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/222:00SJO - STN
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£539
Thu 19/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/312:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£540
Sat 7/220:10STN - SJO
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/222:00SJO - STN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£541
Fri 20/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/311:35SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£541
Thu 26/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£544
Fri 20/216:20STN - SJO
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:22SJO - STN
3 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£546
Sun 8/207:45LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 03mJetBlue
Sun 22/223:59SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1£547
Fri 20/212:15LHR - SJO
3 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:22SJO - LHR
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£548
Thu 29/109:00LHR - SJO
2 stops21h 05mAir Canada
Thu 12/208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops42h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1£550
Mon 23/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£550

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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 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sat 7/2

20:10-00:15

2 stops34h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

22:00-23:35

1 stop19h 35m

£541

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 24/2

06:20-19:00

1 stop18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

22:00-20:20

1 stop16h 20m

£553

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Thu 12/3

07:40-08:50

2 stops31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

07:30-23:30

3 stops33h 00m

£559

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

09:25-20:05

2 stops17h 40m

Liberia

Wed 20/5

21:15-17:50

1 stop13h 35m

£562

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

09:00-23:15

2 stops20h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

08:05-06:30

1 stop15h 25m

£565

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

09:00-23:15

2 stops20h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

08:05-10:00

1 stop18h 55m

£565

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

18:40-14:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

08:05-06:30

1 stop15h 25m

£567

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

06:50-22:15

2 stops21h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

08:05-06:30

1 stop15h 25m

£571

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Sat 6/6

10:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/6

18:25-18:30

1 stop17h 05m

£588

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

13:00-00:05

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

08:50-07:10

1 stop16h 20m

£588

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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 £462). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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 39% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 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 morning 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 Thursday 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 39% 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 9 January 2026.
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
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,603 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,696 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 £588, SWISS can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 13h 20m. 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 £329. Users have also found prices from £385 and £386 on British Airways and Avianca, 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 £462). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£464Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IcelandairCheapest£467Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£474Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£501Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£514Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£522Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AviancaCheapest£527Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£538Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£551Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£561Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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