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$268+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Costa Rica

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TYS — SJO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$268
(Avianca)
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Mon 3/311:05 amTYS - SJO
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1112:50 amSJO - TYS
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 4/266:05 pmTYS - LIR
2 stops19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:26 pmLIR - TYS
2 stops18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/98:02 pmTYS - SJO
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1711:59 pmSJO - TYS
1 stop13h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 10/312:00 pmTYS - LIR
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/108:50 amLIR - TYS
1 stop13h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 11/12:00 pmTYS - SJO
1 stop24h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/82:30 pmSJO - TYS
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$629
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 10/305:30 amTYS - SJO
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Mon 11/102:17 pmSJO - TYS
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/16$691
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/612:53 pmTYS - LIR
2 stops25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/136:40 amLIR - TYS
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$744
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 10/3010:16 amTYS - SJO
2 stops23h 19mAvianca
Mon 11/104:40 pmSJO - TYS
2 stops16h 05mAvianca
Deal found 1/16$778
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/69:55 amTYS - LIR
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Thu 3/132:30 pmLIR - TYS
2 stops31h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$1,340
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:30 pmTYS - LIR
2 stops17h 34mWestJet
Mon 11/102:55 pmLIR - TYS
2 stops19h 12mWestJet
Deal found 1/15$1,890

Find flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville 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 January 17, 2025.

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KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/3

11:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop26h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

12:50 am-7:52 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$333

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/26

6:25 pm-11:34 am

2 stops19h 09m

Liberia

Wed 4/30

2:26 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$476

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 3/9

8:02 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop19h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

11:59 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$553

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/6

10:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Liberia

Thu 3/13

7:50 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$649

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/6

12:53 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Liberia

Thu 3/13

6:40 am-12:00 pm

3 stops27h 20m

$744

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/3

7:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

2:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$837

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 3/15

7:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/23

1:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$1,051

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 3/16

7:25 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops25h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/23

8:08 am-10:00 am

2 stops23h 52m

$1,090

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/6

9:55 am-1:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Liberia

Thu 3/13

2:30 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,340

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/4

6:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville 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 January 17, 2025.

When flying from Knoxville 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 January 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Knoxville to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Avianca
6.9
Okay
2,573 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Costa Rica?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Knoxville 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 3 airlines flying from Knoxville to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$414Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$420Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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