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$91+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SJO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$726
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Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

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.
Tue 5/69:54 amMSP - SJO
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:03 amSJO - MSP
2 stops16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$307
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/242:45 pmMSP - SJO
2 stops21h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/512:23 pmSJO - MSP
2 stops24h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$322
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:45 pmMSP - SJO
2 stops20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:32 amSJO - MSP
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$349
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:07 amMSP - LIR
Nonstop5h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 4/132:55 pmLIR - MSP
Nonstop5h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/2$384
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/145:30 pmMSP - SJO
1 stop27h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/207:55 amSJO - MSP
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$406
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.
Thu 4/245:43 pmMSP - LIR
1 stop18h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/12:26 pmLIR - MSP
2 stops21h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$417
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/38:40 amMSP - SJO
1 stop13h 25mAir Canada
Thu 4/176:15 amSJO - MSP
1 stop12h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 4/2$420
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.
Sat 4/55:20 amMSP - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sun 4/131:20 pmLIR - MSP
Nonstop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/2$530
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.
Sun 8/245:20 amMSP - SJO
2 stops14h 45mSouthwest
Sat 9/68:45 amSJO - MSP
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$547
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.
Wed 10/225:15 amMSP - SJO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Fri 10/311:13 pmSJO - MSP
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/2$556
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.
Tue 4/224:26 pmMSP - SJO
2 stops32h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/141:06 amSJO - MSP
2 stops21h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$576
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/69:06 amMSP - LIR
Nonstop5h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/117:45 pmLIR - MSP
2 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$626

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Saint Paul

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/6

9:54 am-10:17 pm

2 stops13h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

6:03 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$307

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/24

2:45 pm-11:18 am

2 stops21h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

12:23 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$322

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/6

2:45 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

11:32 am-11:40 am

1 stop23h 08m

$349

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/14

5:30 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop27h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

7:55 am-8:58 am

2 stops24h 03m

$406

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/24

5:43 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops20h 33m

Liberia

Thu 5/1

2:26 pm-11:33 am

2 stops20h 07m

$417

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

3:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

7:55 am-9:14 am

1 stop24h 19m

$433

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/22

4:26 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops32h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

1:06 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$576

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/18

8:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/23

8:45 am-11:05 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$602

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/30

7:00 am-6:20 am

3 stops24h 20m

Liberia

Tue 6/3

11:20 am-3:51 pm

3 stops27h 31m

$631

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/3

6:32 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 38m

Liberia

Sat 10/4

1:03 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$650

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Saint Paul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saint Paul to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saint Paul to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Saint Paul 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 SA1 to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul 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.

When flying from Saint Paul 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Saint Paul to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Saint Paul to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Saint Paul to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. 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
9,825 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
9,825 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
8,619 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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 Saint Paul 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Saint Paul to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. American Airlines flights start at $161 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $218 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$186Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Sun Country AirCheapest$222Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$257Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$413Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$443Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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