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$192+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Sun 4/13
Sun 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

$454
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$192
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$588
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/166:00 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/181:06 amSJO - SFO
1 stop31h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/6$454
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Sat 5/39:59 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:07 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops38h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$457
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Sat 4/2611:35 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 36mJetBlue
Sat 5/101:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 4/7$473
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:30 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Sat 5/310:10 amSJO - SFO
2 stops14h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/7$477
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/271:40 amSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 43mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/68:09 amSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/7$488
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 4/294:31 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop12h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/1411:20 amLIR - SFO
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$558
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 6/910:45 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Tue 6/172:10 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops18h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/7$586
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 5/38:59 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/109:00 amLIR - SFO
2 stops15h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$635
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 5/212:45 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops38h 21mWestJet
Tue 5/271:25 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops28h 50mWestJet
Deal found 4/5$647
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 4/114:40 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop19h 50mAir Canada
Thu 4/172:30 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop32h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 4/7$698
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 6/812:43 amSFO - LIR
1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1711:05 amLIR - SFO
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/7$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 7/110:38 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops13h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/812:50 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops12h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/6$709

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 April 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-11:46 pm

1 stop16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

1:06 am-7:31 am

1 stop31h 25m

$454

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

9:59 pm-10:24 am

1 stop11h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

6:07 pm-7:44 am

2 stops38h 37m

$457

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

11:35 pm-11:11 am

1 stop10h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$473

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

2:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/3

10:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops14h 45m

$477

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

1:40 am-4:23 pm

1 stop13h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

8:09 am-6:23 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$488

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

4:31 pm-6:20 am

1 stop12h 49m

Liberia

Wed 5/14

11:20 am-8:14 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$558

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

10:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Liberia

Tue 6/17

2:10 pm-7:30 am

2 stops18h 20m

$586

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

8:59 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 21m

Liberia

Sat 5/10

9:00 am-11:08 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$635

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

11:40 am-1:30 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Liberia

Thu 4/17

2:30 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop32h 07m

$641

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

2:45 pm-6:06 am

2 stops38h 21m

Liberia

Tue 5/27

1:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$647

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 April 8, 2025.

When flying from Salinas 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 April 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Salinas 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,406 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,629 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Costa Rica are Alaska Airlines ($204), JetBlue ($221), and Avianca ($240).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,036 for a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $617 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $367.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 April 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$344Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$344Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$368Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$408Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$416Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$443Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$783Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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