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$145+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$393
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$145
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$487
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/257:58 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops13h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/111:32 amSJO - SNA
2 stops24h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$393
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/34:27 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/92:37 pmSJO - SNA
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$418
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:55 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops25h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/191:06 amSJO - SNA
2 stops41h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$440
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/31:05 pmSNA - LIR
3 stops16h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/911:20 amLIR - SNA
2 stops23h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/1410:27 amSNA - SJO
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/231:30 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/209:26 amSNA - SJO
1 stop11h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2811:59 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$564
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/129:00 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops24h 50mAir Canada
Sat 5/247:55 amSJO - SNA
2 stops28h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$622
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 6/35:53 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops15h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/87:00 amLIR - SNA
1 stop14h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$623
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:40 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/92:05 pmLIR - SNA
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$725
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1912:50 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops22h 34mWestJet
Fri 8/297:05 amLIR - SNA
1 stop29h 54mWestJet
Deal found 4/23$831
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 5/129:20 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop13h 39mDelta
Sun 5/251:24 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops22h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,089
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:05 amSNA - SJO
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Sun 11/309:00 amSJO - SNA
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$1,465

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/25

7:58 pm-10:27 am

2 stops13h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

11:32 am-10:52 am

2 stops24h 20m

$393

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

4:27 pm-11:33 am

2 stops18h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

2:37 pm-9:17 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$418

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/13

8:55 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops25h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

1:06 am-5:14 pm

2 stops41h 08m

$440

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

1:05 pm-6:20 am

3 stops16h 15m

Liberia

Tue 9/9

11:20 am-9:54 am

2 stops23h 34m

$532

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/14

10:27 am-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

1:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$563

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

9:26 am-10:17 pm

1 stop11h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

11:59 pm-11:41 am

1 stop12h 42m

$564

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/12

9:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

7:55 am-11:39 am

2 stops28h 44m

$622

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

5:53 pm-10:00 am

2 stops15h 07m

Liberia

Sun 6/8

7:00 am-8:47 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$623

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

6:40 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Liberia

Tue 9/9

2:05 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$725

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

12:50 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Liberia

Fri 8/29

7:05 am-11:59 am

1 stop29h 54m

$831

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Santa Ana 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 SNA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 24, 2025.

When flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Santa Ana, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($145), Alaska Airlines ($260), and WestJet ($293).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Santa Ana 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$415Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$482Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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