$122+ 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
Apr 8 — Apr 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 April 3, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $317 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $122 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $705 |
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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 April 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 April 3, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/46:45 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops16h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/176:00 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/3011:07 amSJC - SJO
2 stops11h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/711:32 amSJO - SJC
2 stops26h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$328
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/3011:07 amSJC - SJO
2 stops11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/72:48 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/912:48 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops21h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2411:59 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2![American Airlines logo]()
$345
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 5/197:54 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop26h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/1112:50 amSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 9/247:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Sat 10/41:00 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2![Southwest logo]()
$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:45 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops18h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/213:25 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1![United Airlines logo]()
$465
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:30 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/2111:20 amLIR - SJC
1 stop23h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/27:20 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/92:26 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops22h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3![American Airlines logo]()
$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 9/510:20 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 28mDelta
Mon 9/151:18 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops23h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/2![Delta logo]()
$550
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 5/1611:00 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop11h 40mDelta
Fri 5/231:25 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/2![Delta logo]()
$579
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/298:05 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 05mSouthwest
Sat 7/51:45 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops18h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1![Southwest logo]()
$624
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San Jose
Fly to
Costa Rica
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Sun 5/4
6:45 pm-12:26 pm
2 stops16h 41m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/17
6:00 am-9:25 pm
2 stops16h 25m
$317
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Wed 4/30
11:07 am-11:50 pm
2 stops11h 43m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/7
11:32 am-12:33 pm
2 stops26h 01m
$328
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Wed 4/30
11:07 am-11:50 pm
2 stops11h 43m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/7
2:48 pm-10:05 am
3 stops20h 17m
$333
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Fri 5/9
12:48 pm-11:27 am
2 stops21h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/24
11:59 pm-10:46 pm
2 stops23h 47m
$345
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Mon 5/19
7:54 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop26h 52m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/11
12:50 am-9:52 am
1 stop10h 02m
$380
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Wed 9/24
7:15 am-6:55 pm
1 stop10h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/4
1:00 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop10h 20m
$464
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
Wed 5/14
6:45 pm-2:23 pm
2 stops18h 38m
Liberia
Wed 5/21
3:25 pm-1:21 pm
2 stops22h 56m
$465
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
Wed 5/14
4:30 pm-6:20 am
1 stop12h 50m
Liberia
Wed 5/21
11:20 am-9:49 am
1 stop23h 29m
$467
San JoseLiberia
SJC - LIR
SJCLIR
San Jose
Fri 5/2
7:20 pm-1:05 pm
2 stops16h 45m
Liberia
Fri 5/9
2:26 pm-11:58 am
2 stops22h 32m
$479
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Fri 9/5
10:20 pm-11:48 am
1 stop12h 28m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 9/15
1:18 pm-12:16 pm
2 stops23h 58m
$550
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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Costa Rica
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 April 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 April 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$361 | Average$486 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$392 | Average$623 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$397 | Average$631 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$408 | Average$680 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$431 | Average$625 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$443 | Average$772 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$447 | Average$615 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |