$116+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
Mar 8 — Mar 151
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $306 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $116 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $640 |
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Costa RicaExplore 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 3, 2025.
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 3, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 5/1011:35 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/133:31 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$306
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 5/1012:53 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1312:23 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops11h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 4/286:00 amSJC - SJO
2 stops15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/611:59 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3![American Airlines logo]()
$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/86:20 amSJC - SJO
1 stop27h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/185:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2![United Airlines logo]()
$405
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sun 3/98:33 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/186:02 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop16h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 5/711:08 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/131:12 amSJO - SJC
1 stop18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/46:40 amSJC - SJO
1 stop13h 32mDelta
Wed 3/127:25 amSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 3/97:20 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1812:53 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/1![American Airlines logo]()
$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/96:27 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/163:25 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2![United Airlines logo]()
$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 6/78:55 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop13h 40mSouthwest
Sat 6/141:45 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2![Southwest logo]()
$582
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 4/68:08 pmSJC - LIR
3 stops39h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/122:50 pmLIR - SJC
3 stops44h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$822
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 4/71:10 pmSJC - LIR
3 stops22h 51mWestJet
Fri 4/117:05 amLIR - SJC
2 stops34h 25mWestJet
Deal found 3/2![WestJet logo]()
$1,544
Find flights from San Jose to Costa Rica within your budget
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Fly from
San Jose
Fly to
Costa Rica
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Sat 5/10
11:35 am-11:14 pm
1 stop10h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/13
3:31 pm-9:50 am
1 stop19h 19m
$306
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Sat 5/10
12:53 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops22h 47m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/13
12:23 pm-11:17 pm
2 stops11h 54m
$311
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Mon 4/28
6:00 am-10:04 pm
2 stops15h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/6
11:59 pm-9:44 pm
1 stop22h 45m
$371
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Wed 5/7
11:08 am-11:52 pm
1 stop11h 44m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/13
1:12 am-6:17 pm
1 stop18h 05m
$433
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Tue 3/25
5:11 pm-5:47 am
1 stop11h 36m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/3
7:25 am-6:59 pm
1 stop12h 34m
$454
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
Tue 4/1
7:20 pm-11:38 am
2 stops15h 18m
Liberia
Tue 4/8
2:26 pm-11:24 am
2 stops21h 58m
$465
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
Wed 4/9
6:27 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop19h 58m
Liberia
Wed 4/16
3:25 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops23h 10m
$474
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
Sun 3/16
6:45 pm-6:32 am
1 stop10h 47m
Liberia
Mon 3/17
6:02 pm-8:26 am
1 stop15h 24m
$475
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Mon 5/19
8:30 am-12:26 pm
2 stops26h 56m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 6/3
5:30 am-8:50 pm
2 stops16h 20m
$538
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
Sat 6/7
8:55 pm-11:35 am
1 stop13h 40m
Liberia
Sat 6/14
1:45 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop10h 00m
$582
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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 March 3, 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 3, 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
7.6
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$281 | Average$486 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$304 | Average$500 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$392 | Average$621 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$443 | Average$760 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$449 | Average$640 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$456 | Average$692 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$481 | Average$625 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |