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$159+ 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 23, 2024.

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$337
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$159
(Priceline)
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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 December 23, 2024.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/314:29 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/81:57 amSJO - SJC
2 stops14h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$629
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/315:50 amSJC - SJO
3 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/81:57 amSJO - SJC
2 stops14h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/2310:40 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/272:14 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$721
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/247:00 amSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Sat 12/287:05 amSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/23$746
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/2210:55 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/296:30 amSJO - SJC
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$760
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/281:23 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/53:45 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,005
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/297:18 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/93:20 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops21h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,065
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/268:40 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/69:55 amSJO - SJC
2 stops13h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$1,155
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/236:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop15h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/291:18 amSJO - SJC
1 stop18h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,417

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 December 23, 2024.

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San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Fri 1/31

5:27 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/8

3:32 pm-9:02 am

1 stop19h 30m

$337

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Wed 2/5

11:36 am-11:18 am

2 stops21h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

1:25 pm-7:50 am

2 stops20h 25m

$348

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Mon 1/13

6:52 pm-7:09 am

1 stop10h 17m

Liberia

Tue 1/21

6:40 pm-10:56 am

1 stop18h 16m

$435

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sun 2/2

5:02 pm-6:53 am

1 stop11h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

8:25 am-7:16 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$446

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-9:25 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$453

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sun 1/26

7:17 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Liberia

Wed 1/29

1:50 pm-11:12 am

2 stops23h 22m

$472

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Mon 1/13

3:35 pm-7:09 am

2 stops13h 34m

Liberia

Tue 1/21

6:40 pm-8:46 am

1 stop16h 06m

$507

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sat 1/25

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/31

1:12 am-1:19 pm

1 stop14h 07m

$515

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Wed 4/16

6:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/23

1:10 pm-7:35 am

2 stops19h 25m

$531

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sat 1/25

6:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop28h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

6:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$534

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. 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
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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?

    $159 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 Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $204 and $217, 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$274Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$363Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$390Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$448Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$454Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$481Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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