Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £253

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 28 December 2025.

Sun 28/1206:00LHR - SJO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£673
Sun 28/1206:00LHR - SJO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£675
Sun 28/1206:00LHR - SJO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£677
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Sat 24/108:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12£679
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Sun 25/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12£681
Wed 31/1218:00LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 05mAir Canada
Wed 7/108:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12£682
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Wed 7/108:50SJO - LHR
2 stops53h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12£683
Sat 27/1213:00LHR - SJO
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Tue 6/108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops54h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12£686
Sun 28/1210:00LHR - LIR
1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/108:35LIR - LHR
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12£735
Mon 29/1206:10MAN - SJO
2 stops36h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/106:30SJO - MAN
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/12£924
Wed 31/1218:10LCY - SJO
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/115:50SJO - LCY
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£980
Wed 31/1209:20LCY - SJO
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Wed 14/120:30SJO - LCY
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 26/12£985

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£870

Good round-trip deal

£911 or less
19/2-5/3
  • 19/2-5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 47m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
23/1
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica.

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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 28 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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United Kingdom

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

06:30-16:20

1 stop16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/6

19:05-18:35

1 stop16h 30m

£589

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:40-08:50

1 stop17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

09:45-14:35

1 stop22h 50m

£606

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

08:40-20:05

2 stops18h 25m

Liberia

Thu 21/5

16:35-21:00

2 stops45h 25m

£606

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

09:40-07:55

2 stops40h 15m

£610

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 5/5

19:15-17:35

1 stop29h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-18:40

2 stops16h 20m

£614

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

£614

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

17:40-12:05

1 stop25h 25m

Liberia

Thu 21/5

16:35-21:00

2 stops45h 25m

£618

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

07:30-13:10

2 stops35h 40m

Liberia

Mon 16/2

08:35-11:15

2 stops44h 40m

£618

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

22:05-23:15

2 stops32h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

15:00-15:35

1 stop17h 35m

£619

BirminghamSan José

BHX - SJO

BHXSJO

Birmingham

Mon 26/1

09:00-18:25

1 stop15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/2

08:35-22:45

2 stops32h 10m

£621

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/12

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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 £472). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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 28 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 28 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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 £610, Avianca can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 16h 28m. 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £328. Users have also found prices from £383 and £384 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 £472). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£465Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£472Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£484Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£499Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£512Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£519Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AviancaCheapest£524Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£534Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£549Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£560Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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