$120+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia 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 | $286 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $120 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $360 |
Good round-trip deal | $461 or less |
Good one-way deal | $129 or less |
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:12 amIAD - SJO
1 stop15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1012:05 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops26h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18![American Airlines logo]()
$286
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/102:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1611:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$287
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/243:34 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 34mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/254:09 amSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$290
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:05 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Tue 4/84:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 2/19![Avianca logo]()
$292
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/211:54 amDCA - SJO
1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/122:20 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20![American Airlines logo]()
$294
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.
Tue 3/412:26 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Wed 3/127:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/20![Delta logo]()
$298
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/202:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 3/2811:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop22h 54mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/19![Volaris El Salvador logo]()
$302
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/143:25 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop18h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19![United Airlines logo]()
$331
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Sat 3/87:00 amSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/19![Delta logo]()
$331
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:27 amIAD - LIR
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/812:45 pmLIR - IAD
2 stops22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19![American Airlines logo]()
$334
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/145:00 amDCA - LIR
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1912:54 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20![American Airlines logo]()
$335
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/266:00 amIAD - LIR
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Mon 3/33:54 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 2/19![Delta logo]()
$338
Find flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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.
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District of Columbia
Fly to
Costa Rica
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C.San José
IAD - SJO
IADSJO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 3/4
6:12 am-9:05 pm
1 stop15h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/11
8:15 am-1:22 pm
2 stops27h 07m
$286
Washington, D.C.San José
IAD - SJO
IADSJO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 3/10
2:30 am-7:35 am
1 stop7h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/16
11:15 am-12:09 pm
1 stop22h 54m
$287
Washington, D.C.San José
IAD - SJO
IADSJO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/24
3:34 pm-8:08 am
1 stop17h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/25
4:09 am-2:03 pm
1 stop8h 54m
$290
Washington, D.C.San José
IAD - SJO
IADSJO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 4/2
5:05 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop8h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/8
4:20 pm-1:15 am
1 stop6h 55m
$292
Washington, D.C.San José
DCA - SJO
DCASJO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 3/2
11:54 am-11:19 pm
1 stop12h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/12
2:20 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop7h 25m
$294
Washington, D.C.San José
DCA - SJO
DCASJO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 3/4
12:26 pm-10:12 pm
1 stop10h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/12
7:00 am-8:35 pm
1 stop11h 35m
$298
Washington, D.C.San José
IAD - SJO
IADSJO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 3/20
2:22 am-10:14 am
1 stop9h 52m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 3/28
11:15 am-12:09 pm
1 stop22h 54m
$302
Washington, D.C.San José
DCA - SJO
DCASJO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 5/13
6:00 am-11:38 am
1 stop7h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/20
7:55 am-8:47 pm
1 stop10h 52m
$319
Washington, D.C.Liberia
DCA - LIR
DCALIR
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 4/8
6:00 am-12:10 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Liberia
Mon 4/14
3:25 pm-11:37 am
1 stop18h 12m
$331
Washington, D.C.Liberia
IAD - LIR
IADLIR
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 3/18
6:27 am-12:25 pm
1 stop7h 58m
Liberia
Tue 4/8
12:45 pm-1:42 pm
2 stops22h 57m
$334
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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia 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 DC to CR?
Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from District of Columbia to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2025
MCO - STL
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2025
MCO - STL
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2025
MCO - STL
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2025
MCO - STL
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2025
MCO - STL
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2025
MCO - STL
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Top 9 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Costa Rica
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 20, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$179 | Average$290 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$182 | Average$597 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$217 | Average$590 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$234 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$242 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$645 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$270 | Average$424 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$523 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$372 | Average$735 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |