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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £255

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
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 8 February 2026.

Mon 2/1112:00
MAN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 11/1108:50
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops19h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2£576
Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sat 23/509:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/2£582
Thu 19/214:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£582
Thu 7/508:40
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops20h 20m
Air Canada
Thu 21/507:15
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops17h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/2£583
Mon 9/1118:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1108:35
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£583
Tue 17/1106:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops23h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 29/1108:35
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop20h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2£584
Sun 22/208:30
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£584
Thu 26/213:45
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops40h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 10/307:35
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2£585
Wed 6/509:15
LCY
-
SJO
1 stop15h 20m
SWISS
Wed 20/519:20
SJO
-
LCY
2 stops16h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 6/2£585
Wed 11/1109:10
MAN
-
SJO
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1108:50
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£585
Thu 19/209:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/220:40
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£586
Mon 23/214:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/312:19
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops39h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£586

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£647

Good round-trip deal

£949 or less

Good one-way deal

£669 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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13/4
  • 13/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 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 8 February 2026.
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LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

14:00-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£591

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

08:40-17:35

1 stop15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-21:45

2 stops19h 25m

£598

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

22:05-15:25

1 stop24h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

17:25-15:35

2 stops39h 10m

£602

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

22:05-23:15

2 stops56h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/4

16:00-15:35

1 stop16h 35m

£602

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 5/3

06:00-22:32

2 stops22h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

22:28-14:50

2 stops34h 22m

£607

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 7/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-18:40

2 stops16h 20m

£612

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 4/3

06:10-11:30

2 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

22:28-10:20

2 stops29h 52m

£620

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

06:00-14:05

1 stop15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-22:10

3 stops19h 50m

£622

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

15:25-15:20

2 stops29h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/4

11:38-10:00

1 stop15h 22m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sat 2/5

18:05-20:35

2 stops33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

07:15-08:15

2 stops18h 00m

£629

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £456). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £565). 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 33% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 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 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 33% 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 8 February 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
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,255 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,697 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,773 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,720 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 £598, SWISS can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 15h 55m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5407 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 £325. Users have also found prices from £380 and £381 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 £456). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £565). 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£458Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IcelandairCheapest£461Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£468Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£495Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£502Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest£507Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£515Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£533Average£798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£537Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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AviancaCheapest£540Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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