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$193+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Costa Rica

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SFO — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$400
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$193
(Kiwi.com)
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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 January 21, 2025.

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Thu 1/301:35 amSFO - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Sat 2/85:05 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$400
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/1612:15 amSFO - SJO
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:26 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$402
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/411:40 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 26mJetBlue
Wed 3/1212:20 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop12h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$426
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2012:44 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 28mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/2910:56 amSJO - SFO
1 stop14h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$452
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/38:35 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop14h 55mJetBlue
Thu 3/61:55 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop13h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$469
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/252:00 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/51:26 amSJO - SFO
2 stops22h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$487
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/257:00 amSFO - LIR
2 stops21h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/118:00 amLIR - SFO
2 stops25h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$519
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Thu 3/278:55 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops15h 10mSouthwest
Wed 4/22:05 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops18h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$604
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/1712:30 amSFO - LIR
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Tue 3/251:06 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop12h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/21$695
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Sun 4/66:18 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop18h 35mSun Country Air
Sat 4/122:50 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop27h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/20$697
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Mon 3/1012:25 amSFO - LIR
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1912:13 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$699
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Mon 6/166:05 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops41h 19mWestJet
Fri 6/277:05 amLIR - SFO
1 stop15h 20mWestJet
Deal found 1/19$721

Find flights from Salinas to Costa Rica within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

12:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop10h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/23

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$398

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

4:13 pm-7:15 am

2 stops13h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/24

11:15 am-12:38 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$405

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

11:40 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

12:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$426

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

8:35 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Liberia

Thu 3/6

1:55 pm-1:13 am

1 stop13h 18m

$469

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

7:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

1:26 am-10:17 pm

2 stops22h 51m

$487

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

1:51 am-12:56 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

4:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$503

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

12:55 pm-6:35 am

1 stop16h 40m

Liberia

Tue 3/25

6:06 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$526

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

7:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Liberia

Sat 4/5

12:35 pm-12:50 am

2 stops13h 15m

$644

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

12:47 am-1:05 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Liberia

Wed 4/16

2:05 pm-9:27 am

1 stop20h 22m

$695

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

6:05 pm-5:56 am

1 stop10h 51m

Liberia

Fri 6/20

7:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$700

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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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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Costa Rica

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

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 January 21, 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.

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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
1,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 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 Avianca ($196), Copa Airlines ($200), and Frontier ($211).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $706 for a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $591 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $310.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$274Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$339Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$368Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$383Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$417Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$439Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$563Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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