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$82+ Cheap flights from Virginia 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$82
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$661
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/239:09 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop15h 15mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3012:23 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$225
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:15 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop16h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/132:15 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$273
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/122:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/195:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$273
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop24h 22mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 4/2811:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/1$274
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1311:07 amRIC - SJO
2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/212:10 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$275
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/239:28 amIAD - SJO
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/303:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$276
This JetBlue Airways 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 amRIC - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Wed 5/211:00 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop8h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1$277
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Tue 6/32:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Mon 6/95:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/1$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:29 amRDU - SJO
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/412:23 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop20h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/235:52 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$290
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:45 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 10mJetBlue
Tue 5/131:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1$300
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Tue 9/231:18 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/1$301

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/23

9:09 pm-10:24 am

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

12:23 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$225

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

10:15 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

2:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 50m

$273

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

2:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop24h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$274

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

11:07 am-10:17 pm

2 stops13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

2:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 05m

$275

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

9:28 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

3:07 pm-4:20 am

1 stop11h 13m

$276

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

1:00 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$277

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$277

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

2:22 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$283

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

6:17 am-10:17 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

2:10 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 52m

$288

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

11:29 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/4

12:23 pm-10:40 am

1 stop20h 17m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Costa Rica

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Virginia 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 April 2, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Virginia to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,820 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
4,272 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 Virginia 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 Virginia to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $82 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $116 and Copa Airlines from $117 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Virginia 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 6 airlines flying from Virginia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$247Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$336Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$480Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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