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$143+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 December 18, 2024.

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$265
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One-way from

$143
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:50 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/215:00 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$558
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:04 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop16h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/21:57 amSJO - CMH
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$612
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:30 amCMH - SJO
1 stop18h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2111:28 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$771
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/228:04 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/296:29 amSJO - CMH
1 stop14h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$842
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/175:40 amCMH - LIR
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/211:30 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$904
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/278:04 pmCMH - LIR
2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/35:10 pmLIR - CMH
3 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,061
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/274:40 pmCMH - LIR
1 stop19h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/28:50 amLIR - CMH
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,080
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:29 amCMH - SJO
2 stops22h 06mAvianca
Sat 12/288:30 pmSJO - CMH
3 stops45h 24mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$1,962
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/171:50 pmCMH - LIR
3 stops29h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/2110:00 amLIR - CMH
2 stops35h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,403
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/225:25 pmCMH - SJO
3 stops31h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/281:18 amSJO - CMH
3 stops20h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,562
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:00 amCMH - LIR
2 stops21h 04mWestJet
Sun 2/22:55 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops21h 31mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$4,234

Find flights from Columbus to Costa Rica within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 1/13

3:58 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

1:57 am-2:53 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$265

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

2:41 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$359

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 2/23

4:01 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

6:00 am-12:14 am

1 stop17h 14m

$435

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 2/23

2:20 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops23h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/6

12:35 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$504

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sun 5/18

5:43 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Liberia

Thu 5/22

2:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

$524

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Fri 1/24

6:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops12h 57m

Liberia

Mon 1/27

8:50 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$545

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Tue 2/25

8:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Liberia

Sat 3/1

3:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$566

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Fri 1/24

3:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Liberia

Mon 1/27

5:10 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$618

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Thu 1/23

6:17 pm-5:02 pm

3 stops23h 45m

Liberia

Thu 1/30

10:00 am-5:17 pm

3 stops30h 17m

$650

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 1/17

3:58 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 01m

$143

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Costa Rica

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

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United 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
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Avianca
7.0
Good
2,668 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($143), United Airlines ($284), and American Airlines ($317).

  • 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?

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

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$254Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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