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$99+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Costa Rica

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/115:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/2012:34 amSJO - DCA
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/107:48 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/146:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$254
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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. 12/279:49 amDCA - SJO
1 stop7h 37mJetBlue
sáb. 1/310:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop9h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 12/11$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/175:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/223:13 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/186:20 amIAD - LIR
1 stop10h 48mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/2112:30 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/108:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop13h 09mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/146:40 amSJO - IAD
1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
mié. 12/107:55 amIAD - SJO
2 stops15h 33mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/1712:56 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/125:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/216:20 amSJO - DCA
1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/128:00 amRIC - SJO
1 stop15h 20mDelta
vie. 12/197:00 amSJO - RIC
1 stop16h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/11$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/101:18 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/173:38 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop16h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$288
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
dom. 12/143:32 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/172:53 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$298
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/141:07 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop18h 43mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/165:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$302

Find 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$99
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$650
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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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/9

5:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/18

2:59 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$240

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 1/26

6:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

lun. 2/2

8:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$243

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 1/12

5:10 am-2:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Liberia

sáb. 1/17

3:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$243

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/9

5:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/18

6:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$243

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 1/21

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Liberia

lun. 1/26

3:13 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$247

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 1/26

7:35 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops17h 37m

Liberia

lun. 2/2

1:46 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$247

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 1/17

5:23 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Liberia

sáb. 1/24

1:46 pm-9:40 am

2 stops18h 54m

$247

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 1/21

6:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/28

6:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$250

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 1/21

6:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 22m

Liberia

lun. 1/26

2:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$250

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 12/27

9:49 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/3

10:00 am-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$258

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $193). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in about 7h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 18m. Virginia and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2041 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $89 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $114 and JetBlue from $114 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $193). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$251Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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