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$149+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

$318
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$149
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$461
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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 February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/265:10 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/3112:50 amSJO - CMH
2 stops14h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/1110:38 amCMH - SJO
2 stops22h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/211:55 amSJO - CMH
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/58:03 amCMH - SJO
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:05 amSJO - CMH
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 6/86:30 amCMH - SJO
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/187:55 amSJO - CMH
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$522
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 6/410:37 amCMH - SJO
2 stops23h 43mCopa Airlines
Fri 7/44:10 amSJO - CMH
2 stops15h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/18:19 amCMH - LIR
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Wed 4/92:45 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/19$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/56:00 amCMH - LIR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/123:25 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$608
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/55:10 amCMH - LIR
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/122:50 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop26h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$613
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/109:55 pmCMH - LIR
2 stops17h 10mSouthwest
Thu 3/132:05 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops18h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/186:39 amCMH - LIR
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2212:54 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$655
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/257:45 amCMH - LIR
3 stops23h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/18:00 amLIR - CMH
2 stops32h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,183
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 2/256:59 pmCMH - LIR
2 stops37h 08mWestJet
Tue 3/42:55 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops23h 56mWestJet
Deal found 2/18$3,569

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 February 20, 2025.

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Columbus

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Costa Rica

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Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/26

5:10 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/31

12:50 am-5:25 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$318

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 3/11

10:38 am-7:34 am

2 stops22h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

11:55 am-12:18 am

1 stop10h 23m

$334

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/5

8:03 am-7:27 pm

2 stops12h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-7:36 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$404

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 6/8

6:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/18

7:55 am-1:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$522

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 6/4

10:37 am-8:20 am

2 stops23h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/4

4:10 am-10:08 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$526

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Tue 4/1

8:19 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Liberia

Wed 4/9

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$527

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

Liberia

Sat 4/12

3:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

$608

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sat 4/5

5:10 am-2:00 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Liberia

Sat 4/12

2:50 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop26h 42m

$613

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Mon 3/10

9:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Liberia

Thu 3/13

2:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops18h 15m

$626

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sun 5/18

6:39 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Liberia

Thu 5/22

12:54 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$655

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/20

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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 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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 ($149), American Airlines ($158), and United Airlines ($2,844).

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

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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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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