Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £265

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 18 December 2025.

Mon 22/1213:25LHR - SJO
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Mon 29/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12£597
Mon 22/1210:00LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 39mLufthansa
Sun 28/1208:45SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£598
Fri 26/1211:35LHR - LIR
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/108:35LIR - LHR
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£599
Wed 31/1207:40LHR - LIR
1 stop37h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/313:01LIR - LHR
1 stop34h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£625
Fri 26/1210:00LHR - SJO
1 stop38h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/106:30SJO - LHR
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£626
Tue 23/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops43h 55mAir Canada
Sat 10/108:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12£630
Fri 26/1206:35LHR - SJO
2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£637
Fri 26/1206:35LHR - SJO
2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/106:30SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£640
Sat 27/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
Mon 26/108:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12£654
Tue 23/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop31h 10mLufthansa
Thu 1/108:45SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£655
Sat 27/1213:35LHR - SJO
2 stops29h 40mLufthansa
Fri 16/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£656
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/214:20SJO - EDI
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£656

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£510

One-way from

£265

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£880

Good round-trip deal

£757 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/3-31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
24/1
  • 24/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% 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 18 December 2025.
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United Kingdom

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

15:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

Liberia

Tue 24/3

14:28-11:30

1 stop15h 02m

£524

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

18:05-11:10

2 stops24h 05m

Liberia

Tue 5/5

14:30-11:05

1 stop13h 35m

£540

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sat 24/1

19:00-23:15

3 stops34h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

20:10-22:05

3 stops19h 55m

£554

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

09:00-00:05

2 stops21h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

08:35-08:30

1 stop17h 55m

£562

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Mon 26/1

14:25-08:50

2 stops24h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

07:58-23:55

3 stops33h 57m

£573

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Mon 9/2

16:15-15:20

3 stops29h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

07:58-21:40

3 stops31h 42m

£574

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Mon 9/3

06:15-08:50

2 stops32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

01:45-12:15

2 stops28h 30m

£582

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 6/5

20:15-16:20

1 stop27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-18:30

1 stop17h 05m

£589

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Mon 9/3

08:05-08:50

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

01:45-14:05

2 stops30h 20m

£600

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

19:25-23:15

2 stops33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

08:50-07:10

1 stop16h 20m

£607

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/12

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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 18 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 18 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.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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 £562, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 21h 05m. 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 £331. Users have also found prices from £388 and £456 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TUI AirwaysCheapest£445Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£470Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£476Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£501Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£504Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£517Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£525Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AviancaCheapest£530Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£540Average£785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£556Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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