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$128+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
ene. 28 — feb. 41
mar. 1/28
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orange County (zzKFI) 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 enero 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Priceline)

One-way from

$128
(Mytrip)
From Orange County to Costa Rica
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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 enero 23, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/53:35 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops18h 46mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/1012:26 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
mar. 2/182:46 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops18h 38mMultiple Airlines
mar. 2/255:30 amSJO - SNA
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
lun. 3/172:15 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops15h 17mAlaska Airlines
mié. 3/266:06 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops20h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
lun. 8/253:25 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
vie. 8/291:20 pmLIR - SNA
1 stop22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/56:45 amSNA - SJO
1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/105:30 amSJO - SNA
1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$614
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
mar. 3/117:00 amSNA - SJO
2 stops14h 59mAlaska Airlines
mié. 3/261:22 amSJO - SNA
2 stops15h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
lun. 4/710:25 amSNA - SJO
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/1311:59 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$706
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 1/247:45 amLGB - SJO
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
vie. 2/141:55 pmSJO - LGB
2 stops19h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/23$708
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
mar. 3/1112:30 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops31h 55mAir Canada
lun. 3/247:55 amSJO - SNA
2 stops37h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 1/22$723
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/227:59 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops14h 16mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/262:03 pmLIR - SNA
1 stop19h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$741
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/231:18 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops16h 50mCopa Airlines
mar. 1/285:51 amSJO - SNA
2 stops17h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/22$777
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/91:20 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops46h 41mWestJet
dom. 4/271:25 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops47h 34mWestJet
Deal found 1/23$794

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 enero 23, 2025.

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Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 3/5

3:35 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/10

12:26 pm-9:57 am

2 stops22h 31m

$287

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/18

2:46 pm-11:24 am

2 stops18h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/25

5:30 am-8:15 am

3 stops28h 45m

$431

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 2/20

6:45 am-6:40 am

2 stops21h 55m

Liberia

jue. 2/27

7:02 pm-11:01 am

2 stops17h 59m

$599

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 3/5

6:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/10

5:30 am-8:51 pm

2 stops16h 21m

$614

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 3/11

7:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops14h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/26

1:22 am-3:39 pm

2 stops15h 17m

$638

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 3/20

7:45 am-12:08 pm

2 stops27h 23m

Liberia

mié. 3/26

1:14 pm-9:24 am

2 stops21h 10m

$644

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 4/7

10:25 am-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 4/13

11:59 pm-8:41 am

1 stop9h 42m

$706

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 3/11

12:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/24

7:55 am-8:41 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$723

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 4/9

1:20 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops46h 41m

Liberia

dom. 4/27

1:25 pm-11:59 am

2 stops47h 34m

$794

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 3/20

12:30 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops23h 15m

Liberia

mié. 3/26

2:30 pm-11:53 am

2 stops22h 23m

$1,138

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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 enero 23, 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 enero 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Costa Rica, such as Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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 Orange County 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 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 ($128), Alaska Airlines ($255), and Southwest ($267).

  • 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 enero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$144Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$369Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$482Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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