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$91+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SJO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minneapolis to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$307
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(FlightHub)

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$756

Good round-trip deal

$472 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/69:20 amMSP - SJO
2 stops13h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/136:03 amSJO - MSP
2 stops16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$307
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 4/62:55 pmMSP - SJO
1 stop9h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2212:23 pmSJO - MSP
2 stops24h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$315
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2310:27 amMSP - SJO
1 stop24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2812:23 pmSJO - MSP
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$335
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:07 amMSP - LIR
Nonstop5h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 4/132:55 pmLIR - MSP
Nonstop5h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/28$384
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/148:00 amMSP - SJO
2 stops36h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/207:55 amSJO - MSP
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$412
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 3/2710:00 amMSP - SJO
1 stop12h 25mAir Canada
Wed 4/26:15 amSJO - MSP
1 stop12h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/255:43 pmMSP - LIR
1 stop18h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/31:40 pmLIR - MSP
1 stop18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$455
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 4/199:20 amMSP - LIR
Nonstop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/266:40 amLIR - MSP
2 stops15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$477
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/67:00 amMSP - SJO
2 stops17h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/121:12 amSJO - MSP
2 stops21h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$527
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/28:40 amMSP - LIR
1 stop30h 10mAir Canada
Sat 4/123:50 pmLIR - MSP
1 stop27h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/235:59 pmMSP - LIR
1 stop17h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/41:20 pmLIR - MSP
2 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$629
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 8/124:50 pmMSP - LIR
2 stops24h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1810:00 amLIR - MSP
2 stops26h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$669

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/6

9:20 am-10:17 pm

2 stops13h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

6:03 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$307

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/6

2:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/22

12:23 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$315

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/23

10:27 am-10:24 am

1 stop24h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

12:23 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$335

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

9:14 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

Liberia

Sat 4/12

2:50 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$384

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/14

8:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops36h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

7:55 am-8:58 am

2 stops24h 03m

$412

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/8

8:45 am-9:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/16

6:15 am-8:14 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$420

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/25

5:43 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 37m

Liberia

Sat 5/3

1:40 pm-8:42 am

1 stop18h 02m

$455

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/19

9:20 am-1:48 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

Liberia

Sat 4/26

6:40 am-10:58 pm

2 stops15h 18m

$477

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/6

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

$527

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/10

8:45 am-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Liberia

Thu 4/17

1:45 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop29h 29m

$628

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Costa Rica

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Minneapolis to Costa Rica as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Minneapolis to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Costa Rica?

    Located just 7.3 mi from the city center, Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Minneapolis.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Costa Rica are Sun Country Air ($91), American Airlines ($135), and Spirit Airlines ($141).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Minneapolis 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 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$186Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Sun Country AirCheapest$222Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$257Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$413Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$443Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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