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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £264

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
11 Jan — 18 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 12 December 2025.

Thu 18/1207:40LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/109:05SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£510
Thu 18/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop31h 10mLufthansa
Mon 26/114:05SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12£574
Fri 19/1210:00LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 39mLufthansa
Sun 25/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12£591
Sun 21/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 27mLufthansa
Mon 12/114:05SJO - LHR
1 stop33h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£591
Wed 17/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1215:50SJO - LHR
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£609
Sat 27/1212:05LHR - LIR
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/108:35LIR - LHR
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£622
Sun 21/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/106:30SJO - LHR
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£622
Sun 21/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£625
Tue 23/1213:25LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1220:40SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£656
Sun 21/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 11mLufthansa
Fri 9/114:05SJO - LHR
1 stop35h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£659
Wed 24/1213:25LHR - SJO
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Wed 31/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops20h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 10/12£659
Thu 18/1212:05LHR - LIR
1 stop31h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1208:35LIR - LHR
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£707

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£264

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£880

Good round-trip deal

£741 or less

Good one-way deal

£631 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/2-5/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 29m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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22/1
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 12 December 2025.
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LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

06:30-13:10

2 stops36h 40m

Liberia

Thu 5/3

14:01-15:50

2 stops19h 49m

£497

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

09:30-13:10

2 stops33h 40m

Liberia

Thu 5/3

14:01-16:50

2 stops20h 49m

£497

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

15:10-13:10

2 stops28h 00m

Liberia

Mon 9/2

08:35-11:15

2 stops20h 40m

£515

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 9/1

16:20-13:10

2 stops26h 50m

Liberia

Fri 16/1

08:35-07:55

2 stops17h 20m

£515

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

12:05-12:10

1 stop30h 05m

Liberia

Tue 24/3

13:20-10:15

1 stop14h 55m

£515

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

16:20-13:10

2 stops26h 50m

Liberia

Sat 24/1

14:06-11:15

1 stop15h 09m

£515

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

12:05-13:10

1 stop31h 05m

Liberia

Sun 1/2

08:35-07:30

1 stop16h 55m

£515

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

16:20-13:10

2 stops26h 50m

Liberia

Thu 5/2

08:35-09:10

2 stops18h 35m

£515

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

07:40-20:39

2 stops18h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

06:30-10:25

2 stops21h 55m

£515

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 19/2

14:00-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£541

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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 £476). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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 12 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 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 12 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
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,432 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,504 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,095 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,516 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,626 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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 £548, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 18h 10m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5352 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 £331. Users have also found prices from £387 and £455 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 £476). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TUI AirwaysCheapest£445Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£469Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£476Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£487Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£503Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£516Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£524Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AviancaCheapest£529Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£540Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£555Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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