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$255+ Cheap flights from Monterey (MRY) 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Monterey to Costa Rica

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$255
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$588
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Cheapest flights from Monterey to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/412:17 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1711:59 pmSJO - MRY
1 stop12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/237:06 pmMRY - LIR
2 stops18h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/303:40 pmLIR - MRY
2 stops24h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 7/32:14 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop16h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/108:45 amSJO - MRY
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$691
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 8/26:46 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops27h 44mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/712:50 amSJO - MRY
2 stops42h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$768
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/275:15 amMRY - LIR
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/23:25 pmLIR - MRY
2 stops19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$841
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/2711:22 amMRY - LIR
2 stops17h 58mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/211:20 amLIR - MRY
2 stops24h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,071
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:22 amMRY - SJO
3 stops20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/175:05 amSJO - MRY
2 stops15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,160

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Monterey

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 5/4

12:17 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

11:59 pm-11:32 am

1 stop12h 33m

$499

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/23

7:06 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 34m

Liberia

Mon 6/30

3:40 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$538

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Thu 7/3

2:14 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/10

8:45 am-11:44 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$691

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 8/2

6:46 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/7

12:50 am-6:09 pm

2 stops42h 19m

$768

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Sun 4/27

5:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Liberia

Fri 5/2

3:25 pm-9:42 am

2 stops19h 17m

$841

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Sun 4/27

11:22 am-6:20 am

2 stops17h 58m

Liberia

Fri 5/2

11:20 am-10:45 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,071

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 5/4

11:22 am-9:20 am

3 stops20h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

5:05 am-7:59 pm

2 stops15h 54m

$1,160

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 8/5

12:18 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$255

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 8/1

6:46 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$339

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 8/1

2:14 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 01m

$398

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Deals found on 4/17

Best time to book a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Monterey to Costa Rica

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

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

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 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from Monterey to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 Monterey 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 Monterey to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Monterey Regional. Monterey Regional (MRY) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city.

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

    $255 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $339 and $398, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Monterey 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$402Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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