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$119+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$317
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$119
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$461
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/179:36 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop15h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/2012:26 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops22h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$317
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/1712:40 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/2411:15 amSJO - CMH
3 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/1711:22 amCMH - SJO
2 stops10h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:05 amSJO - CMH
2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/186:00 amCMH - SJO
2 stops14h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/257:45 amSJO - CMH
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$450
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 5/2910:37 amCMH - SJO
2 stops14h 58mAvianca
Thu 6/54:20 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops15h 15mAvianca
Deal found 2/22$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 12/96:45 amCMH - LIR
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/168:50 amLIR - CMH
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$527
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 4/16:15 amCMH - LIR
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Wed 4/92:45 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/22$572
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 9/47:15 amCMH - SJO
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Mon 9/151:18 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 2/22$608
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/247:43 pmCMH - LIR
1 stop17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/312:11 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops18h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$655
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 3/54:30 pmCMH - LIR
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/196:40 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$687
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 11/224:20 pmCMH - LIR
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Sat 11/292:55 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop23h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 2/22$1,175
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 2/257:45 amCMH - LIR
3 stops23h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/18:00 amLIR - CMH
2 stops32h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,230

Find flights from Columbus to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 23, 2025.

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Columbus

Fly to

Costa Rica

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 3/17

9:36 pm-11:21 am

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/20

12:26 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$317

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 3/17

12:40 pm-11:21 am

2 stops24h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

11:15 am-12:51 am

3 stops35h 36m

$404

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 3/17

11:22 am-8:03 pm

2 stops10h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

6:05 am-6:36 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$425

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-6:53 pm

2 stops14h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

7:45 am-9:41 am

2 stops23h 56m

$450

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 6/14

7:55 pm-3:35 am

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/21

5:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 25m

$479

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Tue 4/1

6:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Liberia

Wed 4/9

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$572

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sun 5/18

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Liberia

Wed 5/28

3:25 pm-11:03 am

1 stop17h 38m

$617

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/23

8:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$629

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Mon 3/24

8:22 pm-11:13 am

2 stops16h 51m

Liberia

Mon 3/31

2:11 pm-10:44 am

2 stops18h 33m

$655

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Wed 3/5

4:30 pm-6:30 am

2 stops15h 00m

Liberia

Wed 3/19

6:40 pm-11:43 am

2 stops15h 03m

$687

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 23, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Costa Rica, 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 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 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from Columbus 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,500 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,012 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($119), American Airlines ($159), and Copa Airlines ($244).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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