Athens

$698+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Athens (ATH)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ATH
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Athens

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Athens flight deals. Data was last updated March 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,204
(Iberia)

One-way from

$698
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,334
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2512:23 pmSJO - ATH
2 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/17:55 amATH - SJO
2 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$770
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/152:29 pmSJO - ATH
2 stops26h 46mAir Europa
Mon 7/283:05 amATH - SJO
2 stops27h 48mAir Europa
Deal found 3/4$1,135
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/224:10 pmSJO - ATH
1 stop18h 25mIberia
Mon 9/298:15 pmATH - SJO
1 stop27h 20mIberia
Deal found 3/4$1,144
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:55 amSJO - ATH
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
Fri 11/147:05 amATH - SJO
2 stops22h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 3/4$1,224
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:25 pmSJO - ATH
1 stop24h 30mSWISS
Tue 10/142:00 pmATH - SJO
1 stop32h 10mSWISS
Deal found 3/4$1,235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/47:55 amSJO - ATH
2 stops39h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/1411:45 amATH - SJO
2 stops33h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,282
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:25 pmSJO - ATH
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Tue 6/176:40 amATH - SJO
1 stop19h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/4$1,296
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:40 pmSJO - ATH
1 stop21h 30mAir France
Fri 6/133:25 amATH - SJO
1 stop23h 00mAir France
Deal found 3/4$1,297
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/52:48 pmSJO - ATH
2 stops25h 32mKLM
Thu 4/171:40 pmATH - SJO
2 stops31h 15mKLM
Deal found 3/5$1,368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/52:48 pmSJO - ATH
1 stop31h 52mDelta
Sat 4/191:05 pmATH - SJO
2 stops31h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/4$1,785
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:10 amSJO - ATH
3 stops25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/153:55 amATH - SJO
2 stops28h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,927

Find flights from Costa Rica to Athens within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Athens 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 5, 2025.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/25

12:23 pm-6:00 am

2 stops32h 37m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/1

7:55 am-10:14 am

2 stops35h 19m

$770

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

8:46 am-7:35 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/16

8:15 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,204

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

7:55 am-8:10 am

2 stops39h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/14

11:45 am-12:26 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$1,282

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

7:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/14

6:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,297

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/14

4:25 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,362

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/5

2:48 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/17

1:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops31h 15m

$1,368

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

2:40 pm-9:55 pm

3 stops22h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/14

8:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$1,719

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/5

2:48 pm-7:40 am

1 stop31h 52m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 4/19

1:05 pm-11:55 am

2 stops31h 50m

$1,785

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

10:10 am-8:30 pm

3 stops25h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/15

3:55 am-11:30 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,927

San JoséAthens

SJO - ATH

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/11

3:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/20

6:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$1,964

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Athens

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Costa Rica to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 CR to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 5, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated March 5, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2023

GSO - LGA

Entire process from checking bags to flight to landing to luggage retrieval was very smooth.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2023

GSO - LGA

Entire process from checking bags to flight to landing to luggage retrieval was very smooth.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2023

GSO - LGA

Entire process from checking bags to flight to landing to luggage retrieval was very smooth.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2023

GSO - LGA

Entire process from checking bags to flight to landing to luggage retrieval was very smooth.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2023

GSO - LGA

Entire process from checking bags to flight to landing to luggage retrieval was very smooth.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2023

GSO - LGA

Entire process from checking bags to flight to landing to luggage retrieval was very smooth.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Costa Rica. Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Athens one-way?

    $698 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and SWISS, with prices starting from $711 and $776, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Athens 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 Costa Rica to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Costa Rica to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$970Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$1,121Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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