$118+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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.
Round-trip from | $510 (Alaska Airlines) |
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One-way from | $118 (CheapOair) |
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.
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.
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.
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San DiegoLiberia
SAN - LIR
SANLIR
San Diego
Wed 3/5
8:59 pm-5:52 pm
2 stops18h 53m
Liberia
Wed 3/12
6:02 pm-8:19 pm
2 stops27h 17m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 2/16
10:27 pm-7:27 pm
1 stop19h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 2/20
7:30 am-10:33 pm
1 stop17h 03m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Mon 2/10
9:53 am-11:20 pm
3 stops35h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/15
1:25 pm-2:01 pm
3 stops26h 36m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 2/23
6:45 am-8:40 pm
1 stop11h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/3
1:55 pm-7:40 am
2 stops19h 45m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Thu 2/20
9:56 pm-11:31 am
2 stops35h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 3/1
12:55 pm-9:42 am
2 stops22h 47m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Mon 2/10
7:26 pm-11:18 am
2 stops13h 52m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/15
1:25 pm-9:01 am
2 stops45h 36m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Wed 2/26
6:15 am-11:59 pm
2 stops15h 44m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 3/6
1:26 am-5:29 pm
2 stops18h 03m
San DiegoLiberia
SAN - LIR
SANLIR
San Diego
Tue 4/8
7:30 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops16h 40m
Liberia
Tue 4/15
2:05 pm-7:50 am
2 stops18h 45m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Thu 5/29
8:30 pm-1:05 pm
1 stop15h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 6/5
2:10 pm-9:10 am
1 stop20h 00m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Mon 5/19
1:25 pm-12:26 pm
2 stops22h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 5/23
5:30 am-8:38 pm
2 stops16h 08m
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Costa Rica
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to CR?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Diego 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.
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Costa Rica
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$281 | Average$385 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$424 | Average$683 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$436 | Average$649 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$484 | Average$702 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$487 | Average$586 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$548 | Average$912 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |