$99+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Costa Rica
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SJC — SJO
feb. 4 — feb. 111
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $311 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $99 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $529 |
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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 enero 30, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/110:32 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/113:31 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$311
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
sáb. 3/15:40 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops15h 44mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/1012:26 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops25h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$389
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/15:02 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 51mKLM
lun. 3/107:25 amSJO - SJC
1 stop12h 34mKLM
Deal found 1/30![KLM logo]()
$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
sáb. 3/12:34 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/1011:59 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop12h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30![American Airlines logo]()
$450
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mar. 5/66:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop16h 37mAlaska Airlines
lun. 5/121:12 amSJO - SJC
1 stop12h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$488
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/208:33 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop8h 07mAlaska Airlines
vie. 2/287:02 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop15h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$495
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mar. 5/68:00 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
mar. 5/131:10 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops19h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30![Southwest logo]()
$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
lun. 3/32:34 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
vie. 3/71:13 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30![American Airlines logo]()
$502
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
dom. 2/238:15 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop8h 38mDelta
dom. 3/28:25 amSJO - SJC
1 stop12h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/30![Delta logo]()
$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
sáb. 7/197:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop25h 33mUnited Airlines
vie. 7/255:30 amSJO - SJC
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30![United Airlines logo]()
$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mié. 5/76:45 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/153:25 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29![United Airlines logo]()
$591
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
jue. 5/88:55 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops15h 15mSouthwest
vie. 5/162:05 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops18h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29![Southwest logo]()
$592
Find flights from San Jose to Costa Rica within your budget
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San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
sáb. 3/1
10:32 am-11:12 pm
1 stop10h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mar. 3/11
3:31 pm-9:50 am
1 stop19h 19m
$311
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
sáb. 3/1
5:40 pm-11:24 am
2 stops15h 44m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
lun. 3/10
12:26 pm-1:24 pm
2 stops25h 58m
$389
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
sáb. 3/1
5:02 pm-6:53 am
1 stop11h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
lun. 3/10
7:25 am-6:59 pm
1 stop12h 34m
$443
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
sáb. 3/1
2:34 pm-12:13 pm
2 stops19h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
lun. 3/10
11:59 pm-11:35 am
1 stop12h 36m
$450
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
mar. 5/6
6:15 am-11:52 pm
1 stop16h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
lun. 5/12
1:12 am-1:11 pm
1 stop12h 59m
$488
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
mar. 5/6
8:00 am-7:40 pm
1 stop10h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mar. 5/13
1:10 pm-7:55 am
2 stops19h 45m
$495
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
jue. 2/20
8:33 pm-6:40 am
1 stop8h 07m
Liberia
vie. 2/28
7:02 pm-8:26 am
1 stop15h 24m
$495
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
lun. 3/3
2:34 pm-2:15 pm
1 stop21h 41m
Liberia
vie. 3/7
1:13 pm-9:28 am
2 stops22h 15m
$502
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
dom. 2/23
8:15 pm-6:53 am
1 stop8h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
dom. 3/2
8:25 am-7:16 pm
1 stop12h 51m
$537
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
sáb. 7/19
7:30 am-10:03 am
1 stop25h 33m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
vie. 7/25
5:30 am-10:45 pm
1 stop18h 15m
$563
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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Costa Rica
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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 enero 30, 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 enero 30, 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.
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.7
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.7
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.7
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.7
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.7
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.7
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Jose to Costa Rica
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$274 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$281 | Average$479 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$392 | Average$619 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$443 | Average$764 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$449 | Average$640 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$456 | Average$687 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$481 | Average$597 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |