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$152+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Costa Rica

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RIC — SJO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$344
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$152
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$560
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

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.
Thu 3/279:41 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/912:23 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/279:41 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/110:57 amSJO - RIC
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 3/1210:58 amRIC - SJO
2 stops11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/188:15 amSJO - RIC
2 stops13h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$392
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:00 amRIC - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Sun 5/111:00 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop8h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 2/21$424
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.
Wed 3/267:13 amRIC - SJO
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/87:55 amSJO - RIC
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:50 amRIC - LIR
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/152:53 pmLIR - RIC
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$524
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/66:20 amRIC - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/121:15 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$555
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:40 amRIC - LIR
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Thu 4/241:02 pmLIR - RIC
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/21$575
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:59 pmRIC - SJO
2 stops14h 21mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/112:29 pmSJO - RIC
2 stops17h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/21$576
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:18 amRIC - LIR
2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/231:20 pmLIR - RIC
2 stops18h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$579
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/69:36 pmRIC - LIR
3 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/106:40 amLIR - RIC
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$788
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:40 amRIC - LIR
2 stops26h 27mWestJet
Wed 4/231:55 pmLIR - RIC
2 stops20h 43mWestJet
Deal found 2/21$2,189

Find flights from Richmond to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 22, 2025.

Fly from

Richmond

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/27

9:41 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

12:23 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$344

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/27

9:41 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

10:57 am-11:48 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$366

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/12

10:58 am-8:03 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

8:15 am-11:54 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$392

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/9

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

1:00 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$424

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/26

7:13 am-7:39 pm

2 stops14h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

7:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$447

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/4

6:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 30m

Liberia

Fri 8/15

2:53 pm-10:08 am

1 stop17h 15m

$524

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/6

6:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/12

1:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$555

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/16

5:40 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 57m

Liberia

Thu 4/24

1:02 pm-12:13 am

1 stop9h 11m

$575

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/9

7:59 pm-8:20 am

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

2:29 pm-9:37 am

2 stops17h 08m

$576

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/16

6:18 am-2:23 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Liberia

Wed 4/23

1:20 pm-9:32 am

2 stops18h 12m

$579

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Costa Rica

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond 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 February 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Copa Airlines from Richmond to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
1,502 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Richmond to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $152 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $379 and American Airlines from $415 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Richmond 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 6 airlines flying from Richmond to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$239Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$327Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$361Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$412Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$480Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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