Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £222

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
17 oct. — 24 oct.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 17 septembre 2025.

Round-trip from

£549

One-way from

£222

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£604

Good round-trip deal

£654 or less
10/11-23/11
  • 10/11-23/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
5/12
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 27m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight 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 17 septembre 2025.

lun. 10/1109:10MAN - SJO
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
dim. 23/1109:05SJO - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£549
mar. 23/909:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 55mAir Canada
ven. 3/1008:00SJO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9£550
jeu. 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
dim. 14/1222:45SJO - LGW
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£559
sam. 4/1014:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
sam. 18/1012:35SJO - LGW
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£562
ven. 28/1112:20LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 33mJetBlue
sam. 13/1216:15SJO - LHR
1 stop22h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9£562
mar. 30/908:25LHR - SJO
2 stops58h 17mIcelandair
mar. 14/1014:05SJO - LHR
2 stops57h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 15/9£563
mer. 15/1009:30LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 55mAir Canada
lun. 1/1208:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9£564
lun. 24/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
lun. 15/1212:22SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£564
lun. 6/1014:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 14/1018:10SJO - LGW
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£565
mer. 1/1009:30LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
ven. 31/1016:45SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£566
ven. 31/1009:20LHR - SJO
2 stops31h 57mIcelandair
sam. 15/1114:01SJO - LHR
2 stops34h 54mIcelandair
Deal found 16/9£567
ven. 21/1112:05LHR - SJO
2 stops41h 25mAir Canada
dim. 23/1109:05SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9£568

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Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

lun. 24/11

14:00-11:27

1 stop27h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 15/12

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£564

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 4/2

14:15-08:50

2 stops24h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 6/5

10:10-23:20

2 stops30h 10m

£565

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

ven. 3/10

06:05-20:25

2 stops21h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 17/10

08:00-10:25

2 stops19h 25m

£568

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 2/2

12:45-23:15

2 stops40h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 11/2

08:50-18:55

2 stops28h 05m

£568

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

jeu. 23/10

06:05-22:55

2 stops23h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/11

08:50-10:20

2 stops19h 30m

£570

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

mar. 3/2

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 25/2

08:50-07:10

1 stop16h 20m

£574

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

mer. 28/1

13:00-09:35

2 stops26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 26/2

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£574

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

ven. 30/1

06:50-00:50

2 stops24h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 27/2

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£576

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

dim. 1/2

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/3

08:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

£579

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

mar. 3/2

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/3

08:35-20:35

2 stops30h 00m

£579

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 17 septembre 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 17 septembre 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.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    For as low as £596, Air Canada 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.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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IcelandairCheapest£440Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£445Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest£451Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£488Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£516Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£516Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£551Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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AviancaCheapest£552Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest£555Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£556Average£897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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