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$92+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Costa Rica

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WAS — SJO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$92
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:00 amBWI - SJO
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/142:20 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops17h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$269
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Tue 4/227:40 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3012:23 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:30 amBWI - LIR
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2212:20 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1311:54 amDCA - SJO
1 stop12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1811:59 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:02 amIAD - SJO
1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/122:10 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$278
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 3/302:18 amIAD - SJO
1 stop13h 03mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/23:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop7h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 4/247:40 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:07 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$280
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/22:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/155:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:07 pmBWI - LIR
2 stops21h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/23:25 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$281
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Wed 6/42:35 amIAD - SJO
2 stops10h 40mAvianca
Sun 6/86:10 amSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/32:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 4/611:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/30$284
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Tue 6/105:40 amBWI - SJO
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Mon 6/161:25 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/30$286

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

2:20 pm-10:16 am

2 stops17h 56m

$269

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/22

7:40 pm-10:24 am

1 stop16h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

12:23 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$271

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/12

8:09 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Liberia

Thu 5/22

12:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$275

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/13

11:54 am-10:17 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

11:59 pm-10:59 am

1 stop9h 00m

$278

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

5:02 am-1:09 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

2:10 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$278

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/25

4:31 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/27

8:09 am-4:20 am

1 stop18h 11m

$279

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/24

7:40 pm-10:24 am

1 stop16h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/27

6:07 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$280

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/2

2:22 am-8:19 pm

1 stop19h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/15

5:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$280

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/26

5:07 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops21h 03m

Liberia

Fri 5/2

3:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 10m

$281

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

2:35 am-11:15 am

2 stops10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/8

6:10 am-1:15 am

1 stop17h 05m

$282

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

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

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

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 March 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica. 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $112 and $115 on Copa Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica? While on average our users pay $455, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $197. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $194.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$214Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$233Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$269Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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