$89+ Cheap flights from California to Costa Rica
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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $230 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $89 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $403 |
Good round-trip deal | $401 or less |
Good one-way deal | $209 or less |
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Cheapest flights from California to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from California to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from California to Costa Rica within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 5/10
11:49 pm-10:14 am
1 stop9h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/25
11:15 am-10:14 pm
1 stop11h 59m
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Wed 3/26
7:54 pm-10:25 am
2 stops13h 31m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/1
3:31 pm-9:50 am
1 stop19h 19m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Wed 3/26
1:24 pm-10:25 am
2 stops20h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/1
3:31 pm-7:19 am
1 stop16h 48m
OaklandSan José
OAK - SJO
OAKSJO
Oakland
Sun 5/18
10:10 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop14h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/26
11:15 am-8:59 pm
1 stop10h 44m
OntarioSan José
ONT - SJO
ONTSJO
Ontario
Mon 3/17
1:09 am-11:11 pm
1 stop21h 02m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/1
3:31 pm-11:13 pm
1 stop8h 42m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Tue 5/13
11:00 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops12h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/20
12:23 pm-12:25 am
2 stops13h 02m
BurbankSan José
BUR - SJO
BURSJO
Burbank Bob Hope
Wed 3/26
7:58 pm-10:25 am
2 stops13h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/2
12:26 pm-7:25 am
2 stops19h 59m
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Wed 3/26
7:54 pm-10:25 am
2 stops13h 31m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/1
11:55 am-9:53 am
2 stops22h 58m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Tue 4/1
8:07 pm-11:21 am
2 stops14h 14m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/9
12:23 pm-7:19 am
2 stops19h 56m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sun 3/9
11:55 pm-8:40 am
1 stop7h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 3/13
8:30 pm-11:40 am
2 stops16h 10m
Best time to book a flight from California to Costa Rica
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Travel insights for flights from California to Costa Rica
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from California to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 CA to CR?
Find hourly flight availability from California to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Costa Rica as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from California to Costa Rica
Explore weekly flight availability from California to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
The most flights from USCA to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
Rainfall in Costa Rica by month
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).
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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Costa Rica, such as Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Costa Rica
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$109 | Average$220 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$116 | Average$407 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$116 | Average$625 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$646 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$443 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$174 | Average$374 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$184 | Average$421 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$485 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$254 | Average$740 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$344 | Average$499 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |