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, Frontier 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 $73, while round-trip flights cost around $111.

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

A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $214, however they can be found for as little as $111.

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 49 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).

Most accurate provider : Out of all of the providers offering Costa Rica flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Expedia to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about <90% of the time, users can find the same price on Costa Rica flight deals on Cheapflights and Expedia. This is based on searches made for Costa Rica flights over the past month.

Most trusted provider : Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Costa Rica flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Costa Rica. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

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Average price	$439
Round-trip from	$283
One-way from	$128
Good round-trip deal	$355 or less
Good one-way deal	$136 or less

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Mon 3/313:35 amJFK - SJO

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Wed 4/24:10 amSJO - JFK

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Deal found 3/21$283

Tue 4/2910:57 amLGA - SJO

1 stop14h 53mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/21$284

Fri 3/213:44 pmJFK - SJO

1 stop8h 21mCopa Airlines

Tue 4/16:05 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop28h 41mCopa Airlines

Deal found 3/20$284

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1 stop9h 05mAvianca

Deal found 3/20$285

Mon 4/2811:50 amSWF - SJO

1 stop25h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:28 pmSJO - SWF

1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/19$291

Tue 4/295:53 pmJFK - SJO

Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue

Fri 5/92:10 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue

Deal found 3/21$300

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Deal found 3/21$283

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Deal found 3/21$284

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Deal found 3/20$284

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Deal found 3/20$286

Mon 5/59:48 amJFK - SJO

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Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue

Deal found 3/20$300

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Deal found 3/21$315

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Deal found 3/19$465

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1 stop28h 41mCopa Airlines

Deal found 3/20$284

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Deal found 3/21$315

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Deal found 3/20$340

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Deal found 3/21$287

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Deal found 3/20$425

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Mon 3/31

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Wed 4/2

4:10 am-12:46 am

1 stop18h 36m

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New YorkSan José

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Tue 4/29

10:57 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 53m

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Tue 5/6

12:23 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 10m

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11:50 am-11:50 pm

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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12:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

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JFK - SJO

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

5:53 pm-9:23 pm

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2:10 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$300

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JFK - SJO

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

7:58 am-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 37m

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Sat 5/17

6:03 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$315

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

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New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/2

8:05 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/1

5:30 am-9:58 pm

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$318

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7:36 am-8:09 pm

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7:00 am-4:49 pm

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10:10 pm-11:21 am

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$319

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Costa Rica flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Expedia to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about <90% of the time, users can find the same price on Costa Rica flight deals on Cheapflights and Expedia. This is based on searches made for Costa Rica flights over the past month.
Most trusted provider: Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Costa Rica flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Costa Rica. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from New York to Costa Rica takes 8 hours 25 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 (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 Avianca.

United Airlines

From $181

JetBlue

From $202

Avianca

From $230

American Airlines

From $238

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica are United Airlines, Delta and JetBlue.

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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,895 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,759 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,400 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,567 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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, Frontier 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 $73, while round-trip flights cost around $111.
How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Rica?
A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $214, however they can be found for as little as $111.
Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 49 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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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on March 21, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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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