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$76+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$76
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569

Good round-trip deal

$191 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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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 abril 17, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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. 5/1710:39 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 54mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/2712:28 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$162
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
sáb. 4/2611:04 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/2811:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 9/1010:44 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
lun. 9/222:37 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 37mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/16$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mar. 5/1311:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop12h 38mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 5/1911:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 45mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/17$221
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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. 9/12:28 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/68:14 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$226
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
sáb. 8/92:28 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 49mVolaris Costa Rica
sáb. 8/168:14 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 43mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/17$227
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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. 7/282:28 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 49mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 8/48:14 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 43mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/16$228
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mar. 6/176:11 pmFLL - SJO
1 stop16h 09mCopa Airlines
mar. 6/244:10 amSJO - FLL
1 stop10h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/15$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mié. 6/186:11 pmFLL - SJO
1 stop15h 24mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/1012:23 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$247
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dom. 6/18:30 amMIA - SJO
1 stop7h 24mCopa Airlines
dom. 6/84:10 amSJO - MIA
1 stop8h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$268
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/169:40 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 00mAvianca
lun. 5/198:50 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$269
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sáb. 4/2610:15 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
dom. 4/2712:12 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 4/16$272

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

sáb. 5/17

10:39 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 5/25

12:28 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$162

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 8/12

11:47 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/4

2:37 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$210

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mié. 9/10

10:44 pm-7:13 am

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 9/22

2:37 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$213

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 5/13

11:49 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop12h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/19

11:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop24h 45m

$221

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

lun. 7/28

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 8/4

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$228

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 6/17

6:11 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/24

4:10 am-4:14 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$244

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

lun. 7/28

2:09 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 8/4

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$244

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

mié. 6/18

6:11 pm-7:35 am

1 stop15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 9/10

12:23 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$247

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

mar. 7/22

3:10 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 8/6

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$261

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

vie. 5/9

6:20 am-1:54 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/12

5:52 pm-1:38 am

1 stop5h 46m

$265

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Costa Rica

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Costa Rica

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 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 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 abril 17, 2025.

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.

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 abril 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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, 42 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 $76. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $111 while deals on Arajet start at $113 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 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$144Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$164Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$166Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$187Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$187Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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