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$180+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Costa Rica

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$412
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$180
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$487
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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 April 17, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/114:27 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops17h 52mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1612:28 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops24h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$412
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.
Tue 9/166:03 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop12h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:37 amSJO - SNA
1 stop13h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$442
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/312:59 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/512:28 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$453
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/142:05 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops32h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/201:06 amSJO - SNA
2 stops22h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$481
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.
Thu 5/81:57 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops15h 23mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/1511:20 amLIR - SNA
2 stops30h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$551
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 8/37:05 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops13h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/133:25 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops18h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$555
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.
Tue 5/2012:31 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2811:59 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$564
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 10/207:10 pmLGB - SJO
2 stops15h 55mSouthwest
Fri 10/241:30 pmSJO - LGB
2 stops20h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$582
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 8/136:45 amSNA - SJO
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Sun 8/1712:35 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$607
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 5/54:30 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/122:26 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$751
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/183:36 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops16h 30mCopa Airlines
Fri 4/258:46 amSJO - SNA
2 stops14h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$791
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:05 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops15h 48mDelta
Tue 9/301:18 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops22h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/17$930

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/11

4:27 pm-11:19 am

2 stops17h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/16

12:28 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 22m

$412

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

6:03 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

8:37 am-8:43 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$442

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

12:59 pm-10:27 am

1 stop20h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/5

12:28 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops31h 26m

$453

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/14

2:05 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops32h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

1:06 am-10:25 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$481

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

1:57 pm-6:20 am

2 stops15h 23m

Liberia

Thu 5/15

11:20 am-5:14 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$551

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/3

7:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops13h 55m

Liberia

Wed 8/13

3:25 pm-9:14 am

2 stops18h 49m

$555

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

12:31 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

11:59 pm-10:01 am

1 stop11h 02m

$564

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/13

6:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/17

12:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$607

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 5/29

7:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

8:45 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$654

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/5

4:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Liberia

Mon 5/12

2:26 pm-8:32 am

2 stops19h 06m

$751

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Costa Rica

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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Costa Rica, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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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 ($180), Southwest ($208), and Alaska Airlines ($216).

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

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  • 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 3 airlines flying from Orange County to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$406Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$482Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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