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$104+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Costa Rica

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SDF — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$583
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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.
Thu 4/36:00 amSDF - SJO
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/812:26 pmSJO - SDF
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/118:45 amCVG - SJO
2 stops24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1712:50 amSJO - CVG
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$316
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/203:28 pmSDF - SJO
1 stop23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2712:23 pmSJO - SDF
1 stop28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$341
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1012:24 pmTYS - SJO
1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1612:50 amSJO - TYS
1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$377
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.
Wed 9/108:01 amSDF - SJO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1712:50 pmSJO - SDF
2 stops19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$382
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.
Wed 5/147:00 amSDF - SJO
2 stops14h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/257:55 amSJO - SDF
1 stop9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$388
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/62:54 pmBNA - SJO
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/71:50 amSJO - BNA
1 stop7h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$412
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:55 amBNA - SJO
3 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/168:45 amSJO - BNA
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$416
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 3/255:40 amBNA - LIR
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/12:11 pmLIR - BNA
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$433
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 9/177:00 amSDF - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Wed 9/241:18 pmSJO - SDF
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/19$433
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:10 amBNA - SJO
1 stop17h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/71:00 pmSJO - BNA
1 stop18h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$458
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 4/19:16 amBNA - SJO
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/86:05 amSJO - BNA
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$472

Find flights from Kentucky to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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

Kentucky

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/3

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

12:26 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$277

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/11

8:45 am-7:34 am

2 stops24h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

12:50 am-1:37 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$316

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/20

3:28 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

12:23 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 52m

$341

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/10

12:24 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/16

12:50 am-9:21 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$377

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

8:29 am-7:27 pm

2 stops11h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

12:59 am-10:21 am

1 stop8h 22m

$386

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

7:55 am-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$388

NashvilleSan José

BNA - SJO

BNASJO

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/6

2:54 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

1:50 am-8:58 am

1 stop7h 08m

$412

NashvilleSan José

BNA - SJO

BNASJO

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/6

8:55 am-12:50 am

3 stops15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/16

8:45 am-8:58 am

2 stops23h 13m

$416

NashvilleLiberia

BNA - LIR

BNALIR

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/25

5:40 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Liberia

Tue 4/1

2:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$433

NashvilleSan José

BNA - SJO

BNASJO

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/1

9:16 am-8:03 pm

2 stops11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

6:05 am-6:53 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$472

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Travel insights for flights from Kentucky to Costa Rica

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kentucky to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kentucky to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kentucky to Costa Rica for a low price.

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Kentucky 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 4 airlines flying from Kentucky to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$240Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$291Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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