What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Costa Rica . Flying to Costa Rica in March will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Arajet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

Liberia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to Liberia typically cost $37, while round-trip flights cost around $95.

How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Rica?

A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $368, however they can be found for as little as $95.

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Fort Lauderdale offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 45 minutes).

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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One-way from	$106
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Good one-way deal	$118 or less

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Wed 9/176:00 amLGA - SJO

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Wed 9/2412:19 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/4$220

Sun 9/213:50 amJFK - SJO

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Fri 9/264:50 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop7h 25mAvianca

Deal found 9/4$220

Mon 9/86:30 amLGA - SJO

1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/912:19 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2$221

Sun 9/213:50 amJFK - SJO

1 stop7h 30mAvianca

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1 stop7h 35mAvianca

Deal found 9/4$221

Sat 9/137:34 pmLGA - SJO

1 stop16h 53mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/2112:19 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/3$222

Tue 10/216:55 amJFK - SJO

1 stop8h 35mAvianca

Tue 10/288:05 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop7h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/2$222

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Thu 9/187:45 amLGA - SJO

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1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/4$227

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Fri 11/142:31 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 9/3$237

Sat 11/810:30 amJFK - SJO

Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue

Thu 11/2011:59 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 9/3$237

Tue 9/306:55 amJFK - SJO

1 stop8h 35mAvianca

Tue 10/147:45 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop7h 50mAvianca

Deal found 9/2$238

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Sat 10/412:49 pmLIR - LGA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/2$265

Mon 10/611:01 amSWF - SJO

1 stop26h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/1612:35 pmSJO - SWF

1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4$301

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Mon 9/86:30 amLGA - SJO

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1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2$221

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1 stop16h 53mSpirit Airlines

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Deal found 9/3$222

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Deal found 9/2$254

Wed 9/176:00 amLGA - SJO

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Deal found 9/4$220

Thu 9/187:45 amLGA - SJO

1 stop13h 52mUnited Airlines

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1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/3$226

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Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/18

7:45 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/26

7:55 am-11:14 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$226

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

12:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$227

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

7:55 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$229

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/5

8:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

12:35 pm-11:26 am

1 stop21h 51m

$232

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

12:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 25m

$234

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

2:31 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$237

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/8

10:30 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

11:59 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$237

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-10:07 pm

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/24

7:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$237

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/8

10:30 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

11:59 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$237

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

2:31 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$237

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How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from New York to Costa Rica takes 9 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Costa Rica should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Costa Rica

The most flights from New York to Costa Rica are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica are United Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica are Arajet, Frontier and Copa Airlines.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,916 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,430 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,015 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Arajet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?
Liberia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to Liberia typically cost $37, while round-trip flights cost around $95.
How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Rica?
A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $368, however they can be found for as little as $95.
Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Fort Lauderdale offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 45 minutes).
Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?
Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

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The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Rica?

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

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