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$213+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$213
(United)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$569
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Fri 4/254:59 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop7h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/112:55 amSJO - MCI
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 8/227:37 amMCI - SJO
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/292:20 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$362
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/254:59 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2811:15 amSJO - MCI
2 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/56:05 amMCI - SJO
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/315:30 amSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/235:36 pmMCI - LIR
2 stops18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3012:25 pmLIR - MCI
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 11/292:55 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Sat 12/67:00 amSJO - MCI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/3$458
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 7/296:00 amMCI - LIR
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Thu 8/71:04 pmLIR - MCI
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/3$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1811:55 amMCI - SJO
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Wed 7/28:45 amSJO - MCI
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 11/196:00 amMCI - LIR
2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/262:14 pmLIR - MCI
2 stops18h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$549
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 5/57:00 amMCI - SJO
2 stops17h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/121:12 amSJO - MCI
2 stops21h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$645
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 9/217:00 amMCI - LIR
2 stops24h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2811:20 amLIR - MCI
3 stops27h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$792

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Kansas City

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 4/25

4:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

12:55 am-4:04 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$272

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 8/22

7:37 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

2:20 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$362

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 4/25

4:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-4:02 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$410

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 5/5

6:05 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

5:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$423

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Wed 4/23

5:36 pm-11:20 am

2 stops18h 44m

Liberia

Wed 4/30

12:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$441

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

Liberia

Thu 8/7

1:04 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$467

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 6/18

11:55 am-7:40 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/2

8:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$518

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Fri 8/1

6:27 pm-11:53 am

1 stop18h 26m

Liberia

Thu 8/7

3:25 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$562

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 5/5

7:00 am-11:52 pm

2 stops17h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

1:12 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$645

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Sun 9/21

7:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops24h 20m

Liberia

Sun 9/28

11:20 am-4:01 pm

3 stops27h 41m

$792

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 April 4, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City 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 April 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,836 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    Kansas City (MCI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica. It is only a 17.4 mi journey to Kansas City (MCI) from Kansas City’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Costa Rica?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$263Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$338Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$402Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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