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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £289

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
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 12 June 2026.

Mon 15/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Mon 29/605:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 8/6£650
Fri 28/806:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/907:10
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£651
Sat 21/1121:40
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops31h 35m
Avianca
Sat 5/1205:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 7/6£653
Fri 13/1121:40
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops31h 35m
Avianca
Sat 21/1105:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 8/6£653
Thu 29/1021:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Sat 14/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 9/6£656
Tue 3/1109:10
MAN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1120:40
SJO
-
MAN
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£656
Sat 5/909:30
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/907:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£657
Wed 17/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Tue 14/705:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 12/6£658
Mon 31/822:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sat 1/509:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 10/6£659
Fri 26/606:00
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Wed 1/715:50
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 10/6£659
Tue 23/620:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop25h 00m
SWISS
Fri 3/715:50
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 9/6£660
Sun 14/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Thu 18/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 10/6£661

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£650

One-way from

£289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£686

Good round-trip deal

£697 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 1/7-8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 11m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 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 June 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

20:25-17:35

2 stops28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

19:25-20:45

2 stops18h 20m

£697

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

17:30-22:05

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/11

09:50-12:00

2 stops20h 10m

£706

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Tue 13/10

14:00-11:38

1 stop28h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/10

13:25-10:10

2 stops37h 45m

£706

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

11:30-10:11

2 stops29h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/7

11:13-10:35

2 stops40h 22m

£710

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 18/11

06:10-19:53

2 stops19h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

12:35-17:00

2 stops22h 25m

£722

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 13/7

16:40-14:25

2 stops28h 45m

Liberia

Thu 30/7

16:30-21:25

1 stop21h 55m

£724

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

18:00-13:10

2 stops25h 10m

Liberia

Mon 16/11

08:35-10:50

2 stops20h 15m

£724

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Sat 8/8

18:00-10:44

1 stop23h 44m

Liberia

Sat 22/8

13:20-07:45

1 stop35h 25m

£724

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 17/7

18:00-12:10

2 stops25h 10m

Liberia

Fri 31/7

11:49-21:25

2 stops26h 36m

£724

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

09:00-22:00

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

07:15-07:20

2 stops41h 05m

£738

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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 £383). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,864). 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 51 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

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 June 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
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,813 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,172 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,056 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,047 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 £738, Lufthansa can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 20h. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5289 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 £269. Users have also found prices from £331 and £436 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 £383). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,864). 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 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£434Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£441Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapest£446Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£475Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£496Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£504Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£511Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest£516Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£540Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£545Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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