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$99+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$254
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$99
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$414
From Columbus to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:25 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1711:32 amSJO - CMH
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$254
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 9/87:08 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop16h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/127:35 amSJO - CMH
1 stop14h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$322
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 9/96:03 pmCMH - LIR
2 stops19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/122:05 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops18h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$325
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 9/96:05 amCMH - LIR
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Sat 9/131:12 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/17$341
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:05 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 9/151:18 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/16$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/2212:22 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2711:32 amSJO - CMH
3 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$396
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.
Wed 8/206:00 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/297:55 amSJO - CMH
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$452
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/410:33 amCMH - SJO
2 stops13h 20mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/94:10 amSJO - CMH
2 stops15h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$524
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 6/16:00 amCMH - LIR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/81:03 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$525
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/156:33 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops31h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/191:06 amSJO - CMH
2 stops26h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$712
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/15:25 amCMH - LIR
2 stops12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/83:50 pmLIR - CMH
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$749
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 6/810:39 amCMH - SJO
3 stops26h 36mAvianca
Thu 6/194:20 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops15h 12mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$845

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 6/10

5:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

11:32 am-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$254

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 9/8

7:08 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

7:35 am-12:08 am

1 stop14h 33m

$322

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Tue 9/9

6:03 pm-11:15 am

2 stops19h 12m

Liberia

Fri 9/12

2:05 pm-10:17 am

2 stops18h 12m

$325

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Tue 9/9

6:05 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 42m

Liberia

Sat 9/13

1:12 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$341

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 9/8

6:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

1:18 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$342

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 5/22

12:22 pm-10:14 am

2 stops23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

11:32 am-9:41 pm

3 stops32h 09m

$396

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 8/20

6:00 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

7:55 am-8:45 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$452

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 8/4

10:33 am-9:53 pm

2 stops13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/9

4:10 am-10:08 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$524

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

Liberia

Sun 6/8

1:03 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$525

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 5/15

6:33 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops31h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

1:06 am-5:13 am

2 stops26h 07m

$712

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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.

When flying from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from Columbus to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. 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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($99), American Airlines ($237), and United Airlines ($2,866).

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$366Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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