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$125+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
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 January 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$242
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One-way from

$125
(Copa Airlines)

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December

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September

Average price

$408

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$232 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Cheapest flights from USA to Costa Rica
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 4/2212:40 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop22h 42mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 4/2811:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/29$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 4/292:35 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/211:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$244
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Wed 3/52:48 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops42h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1112:26 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops33h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$246
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:45 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/111:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$285
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/303:24 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 11mCopa Airlines
Wed 2/55:21 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/30$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 2/312:52 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Wed 2/52:19 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/30$288
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 4/242:05 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 09mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 4/2811:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/29$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/36:10 amIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/73:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 2/285:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1712:50 amSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 3/112:16 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/211:55 amSJO - JFK
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 2/215:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/254:09 amSJO - LGA
2 stops11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$296
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/42:44 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 24mCopa Airlines
Sat 2/85:21 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$297

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

11:07 pm-12:03 am

1 stop23h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/31

11:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop24h 55m

$242

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

2:48 pm-11:19 am

2 stops42h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

12:26 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$246

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

12:40 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

11:15 am-9:53 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$282

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

5:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

11:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$285

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/11

3:34 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/19

4:09 am-2:03 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$287

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/26

1:42 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

2:19 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 01m

$288

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

2:05 pm-10:14 am

1 stop22h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$291

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/28

5:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

12:50 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 13m

$295

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/28

2:30 am-11:12 pm

1 stop21h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/6

1:46 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop8h 11m

$295

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/21

5:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/25

4:09 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$296

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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 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 January 30, 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.

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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 January 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Alaska 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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, 51 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 Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Avianca flights start at $126 while deals on Volaris El Salvador start at $128 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$107Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$116Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$169Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$190Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$211Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$228Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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