$194+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1/28. 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 Francisco (SFO) 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 December 20, 2024.
Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
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Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $420 (Copa Airlines) |
One-way from | $194 (Copa Airlines) |
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 20, 2024.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 20, 2024.
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Find flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 20, 2024.
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San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Tue 1/21
12:44 am-3:56 pm
1 stop13h 12m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/26
10:56 am-11:24 pm
1 stop14h 28m
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Thu 2/20
7:13 pm-7:35 am
1 stop10h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/26
1:25 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops35h 50m
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 2/24
9:47 pm-12:06 pm
1 stop12h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/4
1:26 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop12h 29m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Mon 1/20
11:00 am-7:09 am
2 stops18h 09m
Liberia
Wed 1/29
6:40 pm-7:16 pm
2 stops26h 36m
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 5/7
8:10 am-10:00 pm
1 stop12h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/20
1:26 am-7:20 pm
1 stop18h 54m
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 1/22
11:15 pm-11:25 am
1 stop10h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/26
5:05 am-12:00 pm
1 stop8h 55m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Wed 4/9
5:00 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops19h 10m
Liberia
Wed 4/16
2:05 pm-8:00 am
2 stops18h 55m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Thu 3/27
10:15 am-1:59 pm
3 stops26h 44m
Liberia
Mon 4/7
4:10 pm-1:06 pm
2 stops21h 56m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Sat 1/18
12:23 am-1:59 pm
1 stop11h 36m
Liberia
Mon 1/27
3:35 pm-11:04 am
2 stops21h 29m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Thu 1/23
12:40 am-12:56 pm
1 stop10h 16m
Liberia
Wed 1/29
2:20 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop11h 34m
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Costa Rica flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Costa Rica flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Costa Rica flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Costa Rica flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to CR?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 20, 2024.
When flying from San Francisco 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 December 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$267 | Average$553 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$287 | Average$554 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$343 | Average$499 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$349 | Average$542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$382 | Average$731 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$386 | Average$749 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$416 | Average$706 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$419 | Average$731 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$428 | Average$867 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$555 | Average$713 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |