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$73+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
nov. 25 — dic. 21
lun. 11/25
lun. 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from USA to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 20, 2024.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/710:26 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 53mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/91:49 amSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$196
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/510:40 pmFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 50mJetBlue
sáb. 12/71:35 amSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$256
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/2512:24 amLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/2911:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$284
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/22:35 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
lun. 12/98:44 amSJO - JFK
1 stop17h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/18$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
jue. 11/284:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
jue. 12/52:12 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/19$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
sáb. 12/75:00 amIAD - SJO
2 stops19h 20mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/113:35 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
lun. 12/910:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
lun. 12/164:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$300
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mar. 12/105:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/171:24 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$306
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/211:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
mar. 12/105:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
lun. 11/1810:30 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/232:30 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$308
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
vie. 12/610:59 pmFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 54mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/911:55 pmSJO - FLL
2 stops20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$313
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
dom. 12/11:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/105:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$313

Find flights from USA to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

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Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 1/14

11:05 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop2h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/21

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$183

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 12/5

10:40 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/7

1:35 am-5:23 am

Nonstop2h 48m

$256

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 2/3

10:07 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop23h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/10

5:30 am-8:37 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$282

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mié. 2/5

9:20 am-12:59 am

2 stops13h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/11

1:31 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$283

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 2/4

11:47 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop10h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/12

1:06 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$284

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/22

12:47 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/30

9:51 am-10:56 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$285

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 2/23

12:24 am-1:57 pm

1 stop11h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/3

11:15 am-10:33 am

1 stop25h 18m

$287

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 1/28

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/3

1:57 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 07m

$294

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 12/2

2:35 pm-7:39 am

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/9

8:44 am-2:59 am

1 stop17h 15m

$295

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/28

4:00 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/5

2:12 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 54m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from USA to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 US to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from US0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 noviembre 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Volaris and Volaris El Salvador. 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
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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 USA to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this USA to Costa Rica flight route?

    Within the past month, 35 users have taken a look at flights from United States to Costa Rica.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA 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 $73. JetBlue flights start at $120 while deals on Volaris start at $134 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from USA to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$106Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$145Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$162Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$201Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$211Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$228Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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