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$157+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
nov. 26 — dic. 31
mar. 11/26
mar. 12/3
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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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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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 noviembre 21, 2024.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/81:23 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops20h 05mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/1312:23 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops21h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$516
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/128:30 amSJC - LIR
2 stops26h 38mLufthansa
mié. 12/252:14 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/127:30 amSJC - LIR
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/254:00 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop31h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$533
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/96:52 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop10h 39mAlaska Airlines
vie. 12/137:34 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop28h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/296:40 amSJC - SJO
1 stop13h 13mDelta
jue. 12/52:12 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/21$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/37:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop14h 28mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/112:20 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/96:05 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 50mDelta
sáb. 12/142:20 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/21$588
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/36:30 amSJC - SJO
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/113:10 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
mié. 12/182:07 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops18h 34mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/2411:41 amLIR - SJC
2 stops25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$719
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/56:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop15h 44mAlaska Airlines
mié. 12/111:24 amSJO - SJC
1 stop18h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$724
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/96:58 pmSJC - LIR
3 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/146:40 amLIR - SJC
2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$759
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
mar. 11/266:00 amSJC - SJO
2 stops14h 59mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/42:50 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$775

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

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San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

lun. 1/13

6:15 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Liberia

mar. 1/28

6:40 pm-10:56 am

1 stop18h 16m

$454

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

dom. 1/5

7:18 pm-10:41 am

2 stops13h 23m

Liberia

lun. 1/13

3:35 pm-11:12 am

2 stops21h 37m

$484

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

dom. 12/8

1:23 pm-11:28 am

2 stops20h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/13

12:23 pm-7:46 am

2 stops21h 23m

$516

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

mié. 3/26

5:55 am-9:55 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/16

11:30 pm-10:02 am

1 stop11h 32m

$518

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

jue. 2/6

11:19 am-10:17 am

3 stops20h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/17

2:53 pm-11:33 am

3 stops22h 40m

$522

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

jue. 12/12

8:30 am-1:08 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Liberia

mié. 12/25

2:14 pm-11:39 am

2 stops23h 25m

$531

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

jue. 12/12

8:30 am-1:08 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Liberia

mié. 12/25

12:50 pm-11:39 am

1 stop24h 49m

$533

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

mar. 3/18

7:15 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Liberia

mié. 3/26

2:05 pm-7:25 am

2 stops18h 20m

$535

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

vie. 2/7

7:56 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops14h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/16

8:25 am-4:22 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$536

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

mié. 1/29

6:15 am-11:57 pm

1 stop15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/4

1:12 am-6:55 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$537

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

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 noviembre 21, 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 noviembre 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Delta and Spirit 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,779 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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?

    $167 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 $211, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$274Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$363Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$390Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$418Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$431Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$448Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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