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$158+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SJO
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Sun 12/29
Sun 1/5
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 24, 2024.

Round-trip from

$511
(Expedia)

One-way from

$158
(Priceline)
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 24, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/315:30 amSMF - SJO
2 stops17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/111:57 amSJO - SMF
2 stops20h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$722
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/2611:59 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop19h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/311:30 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$836
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/314:24 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/126:40 amSJO - SMF
1 stop19h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/313:43 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop13h 01mDelta
Sun 1/128:25 amSJO - SMF
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/23$851
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/318:32 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/111:57 amSJO - SMF
2 stops15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$872
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/237:00 pmSMF - LIR
2 stops16h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/24:00 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,368
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/315:30 amSMF - SJO
1 stop16h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/111:12 amSJO - SMF
2 stops17h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/24$2,678
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:40 amSMF - SJO
2 stops44h 58mAeromexico
Wed 1/81:09 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops35h 39mAeromexico
Deal found 12/22$3,602
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/274:05 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Sat 1/46:15 amSJO - SMF
2 stops35h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 12/22$4,544

Find flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 24, 2024.

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SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/20

1:07 am-11:12 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

1:12 am-5:29 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$511

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/23

12:18 am-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Liberia

Tue 3/11

2:05 pm-12:29 am

1 stop11h 24m

$515

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

1:27 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop21h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

11:13 am-9:43 am

2 stops23h 30m

$543

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/20

7:20 am-6:40 am

2 stops21h 20m

Liberia

Fri 2/28

7:02 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$548

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

11:27 pm-11:25 am

1 stop10h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

12:26 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$549

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/1

5:30 pm-6:53 am

1 stop11h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

8:25 am-4:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$552

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/11

2:30 pm-11:18 am

2 stops18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/20

1:57 am-8:05 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$559

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/26

5:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Liberia

Tue 4/1

3:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$586

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/24

6:37 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/3

1:26 am-2:19 pm

2 stops14h 53m

$635

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/11

2:00 pm-10:01 am

2 stops18h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/17

4:09 am-11:58 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$659

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 24, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento 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 December 24, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines from Sacramento 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,714 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Sacramento, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $158. American Airlines flights start at $210 while deals on United Airlines start at $273 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$406Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$408Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$496Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$501Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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