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$229+ Cheap flights from Charleston (CHS) 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SJO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$245
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One-way from

$229
(American Airlines)

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October

Average price

$684
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Cheapest flights from Charleston to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:30 pmCHS - SJO
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/2612:55 amSJO - CHS
1 stop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:30 amCHS - SJO
1 stop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/186:03 amSJO - CHS
1 stop14h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 6/307:00 amCHS - SJO
1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/305:30 amSJO - CHS
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$461
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 4/311:02 amCHS - SJO
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/511:55 amSJO - CHS
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$468
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 6/257:25 amCHS - SJO
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Fri 7/111:08 pmSJO - CHS
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/30$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/188:38 pmCHS - LIR
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/23:45 pmLIR - CHS
2 stops16h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$505
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:00 amCHS - SJO
2 stops24h 20mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/272:53 pmSJO - CHS
2 stops17h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$544
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:52 amCHS - LIR
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/203:25 pmLIR - CHS
1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$609
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/1110:32 amCHS - LIR
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/171:20 pmLIR - CHS
2 stops18h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$672
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:45 pmCHS - LIR
2 stops24h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1111:00 amLIR - CHS
3 stops29h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/29$731
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/105:00 pmCHS - LIR
1 stop22h 30mAir Canada
Wed 4/162:30 pmLIR - CHS
2 stops26h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,008
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:09 pmCHS - LIR
2 stops37h 58mWestJet
Thu 4/177:05 amLIR - CHS
2 stops34h 13mWestJet
Deal found 3/30$1,260

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Charleston

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Wed 4/23

7:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

12:55 am-9:20 am

1 stop6h 25m

$245

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Tue 5/13

7:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

6:03 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$372

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Mon 6/30

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/30

5:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$461

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Wed 6/25

7:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

1:08 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$490

CharlestonLiberia

CHS - LIR

CHSLIR

Charleston

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

Liberia

Fri 6/13

3:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop18h 15m

$505

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-12:22 pm

2 stops32h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

12:28 pm-10:57 pm

3 stops32h 29m

$508

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Sat 7/26

10:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops24h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/27

2:53 pm-10:14 am

2 stops17h 21m

$544

CharlestonLiberia

CHS - LIR

CHSLIR

Charleston

Wed 4/16

6:52 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 03m

Liberia

Sun 4/20

3:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$609

CharlestonLiberia

CHS - LIR

CHSLIR

Charleston

Fri 4/11

10:32 am-11:56 am

2 stops27h 24m

Liberia

Thu 4/17

1:20 pm-9:36 am

2 stops18h 16m

$672

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Thu 8/7

6:03 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops31h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/9

12:50 am-5:00 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$857

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Best time to book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Charleston 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 CHS to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Charleston 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 March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Charleston to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from Charleston to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Costa Rica. 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 from for flights from Charleston to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Charleston, you will be flying from Charleston, which is the city’s only airport. Charleston (CHS) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Charleston.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Charleston 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Charleston to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$335Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$361Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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