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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £244

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
5 May — 12 May1
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 5 April 2026.

Wed 6/508:15
LHR
-
LIR
1 stop35h 25m
JetBlue
Wed 13/514:00
LIR
-
LHR
1 stop23h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 31/3£544
Tue 12/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sat 23/517:25
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops39h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£563
Wed 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 10/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£565
Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 3/609:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£568
Tue 14/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Sat 23/509:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/4£572
Thu 28/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Thu 4/605:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£572
Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 10m
Avianca
Thu 7/516:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4£573
Fri 5/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sat 20/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4£575
Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 10m
Avianca
Tue 26/505:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£575
Mon 25/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Fri 12/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£577
Wed 6/516:25
STN
-
SJO
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/623:20
SJO
-
STN
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£581
Tue 5/518:55
STN
-
SJO
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/623:20
SJO
-
STN
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£584

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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£544

One-way from

£244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£680

Good round-trip deal

£830 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 5 April 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 14/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£690

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 27/5

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£691
Fastest return journey

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 2/6

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£696

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

09:30-12:10

2 stops33h 40m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

13:20-11:35

1 stop15h 15m

£704

BirminghamSan José

BHX - SJO

BHXSJO

Birmingham

Tue 19/5

05:55-17:35

1 stop18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

19:25-17:35

1 stop15h 10m

£704

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

07:30-12:10

2 stops35h 40m

Liberia

Mon 25/5

11:49-12:25

1 stop17h 36m

£705

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

09:40-10:11

2 stops31h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

00:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£711

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

12:30-11:38

2 stops30h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

00:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£711

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

12:30-11:38

2 stops30h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

00:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£711

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

09:30-10:11

2 stops31h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

00:30-05:55

2 stops22h 25m

£714

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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 £439). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £582). 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 25% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 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 Saturday 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 25% 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 5 April 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
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,546 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,894 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,893 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,853 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 £696, Lufthansa can have you in Costa Rica from United Kingdom in 15h 20m. The distance from United Kingdom to Costa Rica is about 5429 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 £272. Users have also found prices from £335 and £478 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 £439). Flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of £582). 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 5 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£439Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£447Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapest£459Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IcelandairCheapest£475Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£482Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£510Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£523Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£547Average£871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£552Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£567Average£877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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