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$139+ Cheap flights from Oakland (OAK) 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/73:00 pmOAK - SJO
2 stops18h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/1612:23 pmSJO - OAK
2 stops23h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$432
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/29:07 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/95:30 amSJO - OAK
2 stops15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$460
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/249:50 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop10h 27mVolaris
Fri 11/2911:15 amSJO - OAK
1 stop10h 46mVolaris
Deal found 11/20$699
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:35 pmOAK - LIR
2 stops16h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/103:05 pmLIR - OAK
2 stops18h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$706
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/58:50 amOAK - LIR
2 stops20h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/107:34 pmLIR - OAK
2 stops25h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$728
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 11/296:00 amOAK - SJO
2 stops13h 53mDelta
Thu 12/58:30 amSJO - OAK
2 stops17h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/21$803
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/55:25 amOAK - LIR
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/103:40 pmLIR - OAK
3 stops30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$832

Find flights from Oakland to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sat 3/22

10:07 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

1:06 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$334

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 1/28

7:42 am-12:59 am

2 stops15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/4

1:57 am-10:03 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$346

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Fri 1/17

11:05 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop22h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

1:06 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$477

OaklandLiberia

OAK - LIR

OAKLIR

Oakland

Tue 1/28

10:41 am-7:09 am

2 stops18h 28m

Liberia

Thu 2/6

10:00 am-8:49 am

2 stops24h 49m

$495

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 1/21

7:46 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops26h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

1:12 am-8:49 am

2 stops33h 37m

$633

OaklandLiberia

OAK - LIR

OAKLIR

Oakland

Thu 12/5

7:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Liberia

Tue 12/10

3:05 pm-8:00 am

2 stops18h 55m

$706

OaklandLiberia

OAK - LIR

OAKLIR

Oakland

Thu 12/5

5:25 am-4:10 pm

3 stops32h 45m

Liberia

Tue 12/10

3:40 pm-8:01 pm

3 stops30h 21m

$832

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 3/26

10:07 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$139

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 1/19

10:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop10h 17m

$146

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Mon 1/20

5:34 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops16h 52m

$158

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, California to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 OAK to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California 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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Oakland to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,287 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,175 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland (OAK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Oakland.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $146. Spirit Airlines flights start at $158 while deals on Volaris El Salvador start at $188 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, California to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 Oakland to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$303Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$314Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$452Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$468Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$584Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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