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$142+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SJO
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
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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 October 31, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/146:00 amMSP - SJO
1 stop19h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/201:56 amSJO - MSP
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$423
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/151:28 pmMSP - SJO
2 stops11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/201:31 pmSJO - MSP
2 stops22h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$424
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/149:07 amMSP - LIR
Nonstop5h 29mSun Country Air
Sun 12/223:45 pmLIR - MSP
Nonstop5h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/30$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/138:00 amMSP - SJO
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1611:15 pmSJO - MSP
1 stop11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/712:59 pmMSP - SJO
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Wed 12/118:30 amSJO - MSP
1 stop13h 07mDelta
Deal found 10/31$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/96:00 amMSP - SJO
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/103:25 pmSJO - MSP
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/295:25 pmMSP - LIR
2 stops20h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/183:55 pmLIR - MSP
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$547
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/292:20 pmMSP - LIR
2 stops42h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/73:40 pmLIR - MSP
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$566
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/87:00 amMSP - LIR
2 stops24h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/157:34 pmLIR - MSP
2 stops20h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$636
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/138:45 amMSP - LIR
1 stop29h 00mAir Canada
Mon 11/183:30 pmLIR - MSP
1 stop17h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$674
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/223:15 pmMSP - LIR
2 stops41h 56mWestJet
Sat 11/3010:05 amLIR - MSP
2 stops24h 30mWestJet
Deal found 10/30$696
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/297:18 amMSP - LIR
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Sat 1/183:54 pmLIR - MSP
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/30$797

Find flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica within your budget

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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/8

6:00 am-12:19 pm

3 stops30h 19m

$142

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/3

2:04 pm-1:01 am

2 stops10h 57m

$158

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

5:24 am-7:50 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$181

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/30

10:15 am-3:42 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$216

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/7

12:59 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$226

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/5

6:34 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$248

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/28

12:30 pm-9:11 am

2 stops20h 41m

$272

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/30

8:00 am-7:09 am

3 stops23h 09m

$280

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/30

5:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$336

MinneapolisLiberia

MSP - LIR

MSPLIR

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/28

8:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$383

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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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Travel insights for flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 October 31, 2024.

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.

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 October 31, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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.

  • Can I find flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $423, but on average you can expect to pay $478.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 2 direct flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Saint Paul to Costa Rica is less than $452.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Saint Paul to Costa Rica for under $500?

    There are currently 8+ open flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $158. American Airlines flights start at $187 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $216 one-way.

  • What does MSP to SJO mean?

    Great question - MSP to SJO just means Minneapolis St Paul Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Tortuquero Airport (TTQ) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Saint Paul to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Saint Paul to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Saint Paul to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Saint Paul to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Saint Paul to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Saint Paul to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Saint Paul to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 5 airlines flying from Saint Paul to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$246Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$248Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$360Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$410Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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