Cheap Flights to Costa Rica from $71 (2024/2025)

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Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 28 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $187 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$198 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 28 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $198 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$221 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 18, priced at $221 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 15
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$221 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 1 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jul 15, priced at $221 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Oct 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Oct 18, priced at $225 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$244 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Nov 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 26, priced at $244 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$246 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 23, priced at $246 found 1 day ago
Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$252 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 1 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 31, priced at $252 found 8 hours ago
Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$258 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Aug 21 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Aug 28, priced at $258 found 1 hour ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 25$198
EWRSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 25$198
BOSSan JoséSeptember 10 to September 17$211
JFKSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 13$236
MIASan JoséSeptember 2 to September 9$237
LAXSan JoséAugust 19 to August 28$258
YYZLiberiaJune 12 to June 22$262
MIALiberiaAugust 21 to September 11$284
LAXLiberiaSeptember 10 to September 17$317
SFOSan JoséSeptember 6 to September 12$354
EWRLiberiaAugust 3 to August 12$369
YULSan JoséAugust 30 to September 16$406
SFOLiberiaJuly 30 to August 14$463
BOSLiberiaAugust 5 to August 13$464
YULLiberiaAugust 14 to August 21$529
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JFKLiberiaJune 2 to June 18$403
YULLiberiaJune 2 to June 9$469
SFOLiberiaJune 1 to June 6$659
*Prices include taxes and fees

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3.5 out of 5
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3.5 out of 5
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Reviewed on May 27, 2024

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Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,480 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Barceló San José
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly to Costa Rica right now?
Before you go ahead and book, read through our Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Enter your destination, travel dates and vaccination status to check if any additional rules or restrictions apply, like quarantine or testing. Make sure you also reconfirm the advice with official government websites as well as your travel insurance provider.
How much is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?
Travelers picked up a roundtrip flight to Costa Rica for as little as $187 within the last seven days. If you spot a bargain, act fast. Cheap deals don’t wait around forever! This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Costa Rica departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?
Put together your itinerary and then jet away with any of the 16 airlines that operate flights to Costa Rica. Secure a seat with favorite air carrier, Costa Rica Green Airways. It operates approximately 242 flights a month to San Jose, Costa Rica’s gateway city, so finding your perfect fare should be a breeze.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?
August is the cheapest month to make your way to Costa Rica based on Travelocity’s direct return flight demand from January to December last year. We can help you lock in an amazing deal so you can start preparing your vacation today.
How can I check my flight status to Costa Rica?
Make the most of our customer portal, Trips. You’ll find all things related to your flight to Costa Rica here, including information about flight delays, gate changes and more. You’ll see Trips at the top of the Travelocity homepage. Sign in to your free account and find what you need. You can also look up your itinerary while you’re on the move and get itinerary updates with the Travelocity app. All your itineraries are in one place, making it easy to share details with any members of your family flying with you.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Costa Rica?
Being flexible with your dates will help you score an incredible deal. Travelocity makes it a piece of cake to find your perfect fare through the “Flexible dates” feature. Search for your flight to Costa Rica, then compare the cheapest prices for surrounding days by clicking the Flexible dates dropdown box above. Booking ahead of schedule and traveling outside of peak periods will also help you save. In the last seven days, the best price for a roundtrip flight to Costa Rica was $187. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Costa Rica with Travelocity?
Where to begin! With our cheap flights to Costa Rica, rental cars, hotels, activities and more, you’ll discover everything you need for the perfect getaway with Travelocity. Reserve your cheap family flights and make use of our round-the-clock social media support and free cancellations on select airlines if necessary. Our aim is to offer hassle-free travel when you book with us so that you can spend less time on the nitty-gritty and more time building memories with your travel crew.
What are the most popular flight routes to Costa Rica?
As a much-loved tourist destination, it’s easy to find flights to Costa Rica. Here are some of the popular routes:

  • Tambor (TMU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 1,274 flights a month.
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 1,061 flights a month.
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 853 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Costa Rica on average?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Costa Rica were between $187 and $659. Whenever you’re ready to take off, Travelocity will help you find a fare to fit your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Costa Rica?
Here you’ll find a few popular direct flights to Costa Rica with their average journey times:

  • Tambor (TMU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 25 minutes
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 1 hour and 19 minutes
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 2 hours and 53 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Costa Rica?
The length of your flight and whether you choose a full-service or low-cost airline will mostly determine this. If you’re searching for long-haul flights to Costa Rica, entertainment, food and drinks will come standard. Wondering about cheap flights for family vacations? Check out the deals from budget carriers. Normally, these airlines don’t come with as many inclusions, so be prepared to pay for food and drinks.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.