Costa Rica

$133+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$133
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Orange County to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Orange County to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Orange County to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 3/183:35 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops17h 50mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/2711:30 amSJO - SNA
2 stops23h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 5/67:41 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops17h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/113:25 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$575
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/164:43 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/201:22 amSJO - SNA
2 stops38h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$590
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 8/318:00 amSNA - LIR
2 stops35h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/510:00 amLIR - SNA
2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/23$615
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Mon 3/318:15 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops15h 50mSouthwest
Mon 4/72:05 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops19h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/24$616
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 6/512:50 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop16h 06mWestJet
Wed 6/111:25 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops23h 34mWestJet
Deal found 2/24$647
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:45 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops13h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/77:55 amSJO - SNA
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/25$654
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:48 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops27h 24mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/31:22 amSJO - SNA
2 stops46h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$659
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 6/58:20 amLGB - SJO
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Wed 6/118:45 amSJO - LGB
2 stops13h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/24$665
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/198:30 amSNA - SJO
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/261:57 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/25$668
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 9/127:20 amSNA - SJO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Fri 9/198:50 amSJO - SNA
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/24$695
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 8/316:55 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/52:05 pmLIR - SNA
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$713

Find flights from Orange County to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 25, 2025.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/18

3:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/27

11:30 am-9:57 am

2 stops23h 27m

$320

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/6

7:41 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops17h 42m

Liberia

Sun 5/11

3:25 pm-9:00 am

2 stops18h 35m

$575

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/16

4:43 pm-11:21 am

2 stops17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/20

1:22 am-3:13 pm

2 stops38h 51m

$590

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/31

8:15 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Liberia

Mon 4/7

2:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops19h 30m

$616

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/12

9:17 pm-6:36 am

2 stops32h 19m

Liberia

Tue 4/15

6:06 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$646

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/5

12:50 pm-5:56 am

1 stop16h 06m

Liberia

Wed 6/11

1:25 pm-11:59 am

2 stops23h 34m

$647

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/1

7:45 pm-10:11 am

2 stops13h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/7

7:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$654

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/1

7:48 pm-12:12 am

2 stops27h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/3

1:22 am-10:30 pm

2 stops46h 08m

$659

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 6/5

8:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

8:45 am-8:50 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$665

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/19

8:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

1:57 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$668

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/24

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Costa Rica

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Orange County 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 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Costa Rica, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Orange County to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($133), Alaska Airlines ($236), and American Airlines ($315).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Costa Rica?

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$144Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$369Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$482Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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