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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Costa Rica from $181

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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SMF — SJO
jun. 11 — jun. 181
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 17% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $442 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $546.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Costa Rica?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Costa Rica from Sacramento average $509. You can even find prices in May for less than $509, as users have found deals to Costa Rica from as low as $239. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Costa Rica from Sacramento. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 78%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to CR?

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.

Cheap Sacramento to Costa Rica flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Costa Rica specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Sacramento to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
mar. 7/161:59 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops33h 06mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/2212:55 amSJO - SMF
3 stops34h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$478
mar. 7/1612:09 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops22h 28mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/2212:55 amSJO - SMF
3 stops34h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$487
mar. 6/2510:58 amSMF - SJO
2 stops12h 11mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/112:32 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops22h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$497
mar. 7/161:59 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops33h 06mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/2312:32 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops22h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$503
mar. 7/161:59 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops33h 06mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/2312:32 pmSJO - SMF
3 stops26h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$505
lun. 7/2911:47 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops35h 13mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/142:00 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops20h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$507
mar. 6/183:05 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops32h 04mSpirit Airlines
dom. 8/181:41 pmSJO - SMF
3 stops32h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$511
mar. 6/183:05 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops32h 04mSpirit Airlines
dom. 8/1812:29 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops23h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$529
lun. 7/295:33 amSMF - SJO
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/145:30 amSJO - SMF
2 stops33h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$546

Sacramento to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Sacramento to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
mié. 9/256:50 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops16h 50mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/112:29 pmSJO - SMF
3 stops30h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$387
mié. 9/255:15 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops18h 25mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/112:29 pmSJO - SMF
3 stops28h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406
dom. 9/1511:59 pmSMF - LIR
1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/2112:40 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops24h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$409
vie. 8/2311:55 pmSMF - LIR
2 stops36h 28mAmerican Airlines
vie. 8/302:10 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops29h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$423
lun. 11/42:38 pmSMF - LIR
2 stops21h 22mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/193:03 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops20h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$425
vie. 8/2311:59 pmSMF - LIR
1 stop12h 24mAmerican Airlines
vie. 8/302:10 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$432
mié. 9/116:50 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops16h 50mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/1712:29 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops36h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$433
lun. 11/42:25 pmSMF - LIR
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/198:50 amLIR - SMF
1 stop15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$439
mié. 9/1111:59 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop12h 15mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/172:19 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops23h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$445

One-way flights to Costa Rica from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica. Those needing a return flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica can use the search form above.
jue. 6/209:18 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops38h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$181
mar. 6/183:05 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops32h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$204
vie. 6/219:56 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops36h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$228
mar. 6/183:05 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops43h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$231
dom. 6/2312:13 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$232
jue. 6/209:18 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops38h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$240
mié. 6/195:16 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops29h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$242
lun. 6/179:46 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops36h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$253
sáb. 6/2212:55 pmSMF - SJO
3 stops21h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$257

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

mié. 9/25

2 stops16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/1

3 stops30h 21m

$387

Sacramento IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

mié. 9/25

3 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/1

3 stops28h 55m

$406

Sacramento IntlLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

dom. 9/15

1 stop12h 11m

Liberia

sáb. 9/21

2 stops24h 29m

$409

Sacramento IntlLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

vie. 8/23

2 stops36h 28m

Liberia

vie. 8/30

2 stops29h 43m

$423

Sacramento IntlLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

mar. 11/5

2 stops30h 15m

Liberia

mar. 11/19

1 stop15h 31m

$439

Sacramento IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

jue. 9/26

2 stops16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/1

2 stops30h 35m

$459

Sacramento IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

vie. 11/29

1 stop18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/16

1 stop12h 01m

$595

Sacramento IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

mié. 10/2

2 stops13h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 10/3

2 stops26h 32m

$663

Sacramento IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

vie. 9/27

2 stops12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 9/30

2 stops13h 06m

$841

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Deals found on 6/6

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica

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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 junio 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta 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
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Aeromexico
7.6
Good
2,447 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Avianca
7.5
Good
3,599 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $387, but on average you can expect to pay $453.

  • 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 $181. American Airlines flights start at $281 while deals on United Airlines start at $326 one-way.

  • What does SMF to SJO mean?

    Great question - SMF to SJO just means Sacramento Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Costa Rica?

    Consider American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Avianca when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica.

  • 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 $383). Flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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 Sacramento to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$248Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$406Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$408Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$476Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$583Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$589Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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