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$127+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Tue 3/18
Tue 3/25
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$300
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One-way from

$127
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January

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/124:16 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop22h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/35:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 10mDelta
Sat 5/107:25 amSJO - SJC
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/12$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sun 5/46:10 amSJC - SJO
1 stop14h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1211:59 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 5/171:33 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2011:32 amSJO - SJC
3 stops36h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$370
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:08 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 44mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/81:12 amSJO - SJC
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 8/12:23 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops18h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/95:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/267:20 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:05 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/263:30 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops21h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/303:25 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop21h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$486
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 10/276:15 amSJC - LIR
1 stop10h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1211:00 amLIR - SJC
1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$497
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 6/228:10 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 00mSouthwest
Sat 6/281:45 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/11$647
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/118:34 amSJC - LIR
2 stops44h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/156:40 amLIR - SJC
3 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$657

Find flights from San Jose to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 March 13, 2025.

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San Jose

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sat 5/17

11:35 am-11:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

3:31 pm-9:50 am

1 stop19h 19m

$300

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sat 5/3

5:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

7:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$343

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sun 5/4

6:10 am-10:04 pm

1 stop14h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

11:59 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$345

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sat 5/17

1:33 pm-10:27 am

2 stops19h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

11:32 am-11:27 pm

3 stops36h 55m

$370

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Mon 5/5

11:08 am-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

1:12 am-9:52 am

1 stop9h 40m

$381

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Fri 8/1

2:23 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/9

5:30 am-8:39 pm

2 stops16h 09m

$445

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sat 4/26

7:20 pm-11:34 am

2 stops15h 14m

Liberia

Wed 4/30

2:05 pm-9:27 am

2 stops20h 22m

$465

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sat 4/26

3:30 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops21h 53m

Liberia

Wed 4/30

3:25 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$486

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sat 4/26

4:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop12h 50m

Liberia

Sat 5/3

4:52 pm-10:31 am

2 stops18h 39m

$567

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sun 6/22

8:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Liberia

Sat 6/28

1:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$647

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Costa Rica

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 March 13, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 March 13, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,291 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,624 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 San Jose to Costa Rica?

    Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    $127 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Iberia, with prices starting from $155 and $184, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 San Jose to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Jose 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 7 airlines flying from San Jose to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 March 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$304Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$361Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$443Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$447Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$456Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$481Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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