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$134+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$472
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One-way from

$134
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August

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 10/144:24 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/222:25 pmSJO - SLC
2 stops21h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$471
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 5/48:37 amSLC - SJO
2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/112:48 pmSJO - SLC
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$472
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/202:23 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops20h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/2312:50 amSJO - SLC
3 stops36h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$480
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 8/175:40 amSLC - SJO
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Sun 8/2412:35 pmSJO - SLC
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/197:10 amSLC - SJO
1 stop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/257:45 amSJO - SLC
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$502
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 8/2311:20 pmSLC - SJO
1 stop12h 28mDelta
Sat 8/307:26 amSJO - SLC
1 stop12h 48mDelta
Deal found 2/19$520
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/56:00 pmSLC - LIR
2 stops22h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/116:02 pmLIR - SLC
2 stops23h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:59 pmSLC - LIR
1 stop11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/292:05 pmLIR - SLC
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$592
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/158:20 amSLC - SJO
2 stops15h 52mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/291:06 amSJO - SLC
3 stops17h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$625
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/54:00 pmSLC - LIR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/117:50 amLIR - SLC
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$626
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2011:35 pmSLC - LIR
1 stop12h 02mDelta
Sat 4/261:02 pmLIR - SLC
1 stop10h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/20$748
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/202:36 pmSLC - LIR
3 stops39h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/266:40 amLIR - SLC
3 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$820

Find flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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 February 20, 2025.

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Salt Lake City

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Costa Rica

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Depart

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Price

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Sun 5/4

8:37 am-10:14 am

2 stops25h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

2:48 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$472

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Thu 3/20

2:23 pm-11:21 am

2 stops20h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/23

12:50 am-1:18 pm

3 stops36h 28m

$480

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/8

11:59 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/15

6:05 am-9:05 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$481

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/19

7:10 am-8:55 pm

1 stop13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

7:45 am-7:12 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$502

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/5

6:00 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops22h 52m

Liberia

Tue 3/11

6:02 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$540

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/19

8:00 am-9:24 pm

1 stop13h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

7:25 am-8:14 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$546

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Sat 3/1

6:25 am-8:40 pm

2 stops13h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/8

9:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$571

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/22

11:59 pm-11:34 am

1 stop11h 35m

Liberia

Tue 4/29

2:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$592

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/15

8:20 am-12:12 am

2 stops15h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

1:06 am-6:39 pm

3 stops17h 33m

$625

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/5

4:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Liberia

Tue 3/11

7:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$626

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Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Salt Lake City 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

    Salt Lake City (SLC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica. It is only a 5.7 mi journey to Salt Lake City (SLC) from Salt Lake City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City 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 $141. Southwest flights start at $249 while deals on American Airlines start at $257 one-way.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 8 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$253Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$321Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$370Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$380Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$420Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$496Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$519Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$566Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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