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$159+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Costa Rica

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LAX — SJO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riverside (R1V) 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.

Round-trip from

$270
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$159
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2812:03 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop20h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 12/3011:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop25h 18mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/18$332
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:24 amLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/199:51 amSJO - LAX
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:45 amLAX - LIR
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/318:50 amLIR - LAX
1 stop17h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$464
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 12/315:30 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/143:35 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$500
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:00 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 44mDelta
Wed 1/158:25 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/17$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:02 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1111:59 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/167:20 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/236:40 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$516
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 12/3111:59 pmLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/146:40 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$530
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.
Mon 12/3011:55 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops22h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/121:57 amSJO - LAX
2 stops15h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$567
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:30 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop26h 28mLufthansa
Thu 1/26:40 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$593
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1711:56 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Mon 12/232:21 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop11h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/17$597
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/261:20 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
Fri 1/31:14 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$611

Find flights from Riverside to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

10:07 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop23h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/8

3:32 pm-6:19 am

1 stop16h 47m

$270

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

12:47 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

11:15 am-10:56 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$274

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

12:29 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$300

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

10:07 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop23h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/2

5:30 am-8:37 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$337

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

1:07 am-1:12 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/19

4:09 am-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$342

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

11:28 pm-7:09 am

Nonstop5h 41m

Liberia

Fri 1/31

6:40 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

$345

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

7:00 am-2:34 pm

1 stop29h 34m

Liberia

Tue 2/11

3:35 pm-9:02 am

1 stop19h 27m

$368

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

10:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/13

8:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops16h 10m

$377

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Sat 1/18

8:15 am-3:48 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Liberia

Fri 1/24

8:50 am-9:47 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$394

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

10:45 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop18h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

7:05 am-12:47 am

1 stop19h 42m

$396

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Riverside 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 R1V to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 Riverside 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.

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

The most flights from R1V to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and Alaska Airlines from Riverside to Costa Rica. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Riverside to Costa Rica flight route?

    The Riverside to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 38 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riverside to Costa Rica are Alaska Airlines ($159), American Airlines ($163), and Volaris Costa Rica ($166).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riverside to Costa Rica?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riverside to Costa Rica are Air France (90%), KLM (88%) and Delta (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Costa Rica?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Riverside to Costa Rica? While on average our users pay $1,121, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $220.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Riverside 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 10 airlines flying from Riverside to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$106Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$144Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$144Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$145Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$161Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$173Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$194Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$220Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$282Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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