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$102+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SJO
nov. 26 — dic. 31
mar. 11/26
mar. 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica
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 noviembre 21, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
jue. 11/286:00 amBWI - LIR
1 stop7h 43mDelta
vie. 12/62:20 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/21$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
sáb. 11/305:00 amBWI - LIR
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/71:32 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
jue. 11/284:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
jue. 12/52:12 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/19$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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. 11/284:40 pmDCA - SJO
2 stops22h 10mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/62:51 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
lun. 12/98:00 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops18h 51mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/123:35 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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. 12/115:05 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/153:30 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
jue. 11/287:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop6h 43mDelta
vie. 12/62:20 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/21$306
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mar. 12/311:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
mar. 12/105:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/21$306
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dom. 12/11:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 17mVolaris
mié. 12/111:06 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop21h 03mVolaris
Deal found 11/21$314
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/51:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/75:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
mar. 11/266:59 amDCA - SJO
1 stop6h 46mDelta
mié. 12/47:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/21$329
This Fly & Visit Rome deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Fly & Visit Rome is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/231:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 17mVolaris El Salvador
mié. 11/273:06 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop19h 03mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/20$334

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica within your budget

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

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BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 12/8

8:16 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop17h 08m

Liberia

jue. 12/12

1:32 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$280

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/12

4:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/21

11:15 am-11:09 am

1 stop22h 54m

$295

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/18

1:30 am-7:35 am

Nonstop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/28

5:00 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$296

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 1/19

1:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop22h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 1/26

11:15 am-11:09 am

1 stop22h 54m

$301

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 1/29

6:00 am-2:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Liberia

mié. 2/5

4:01 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 17m

$303

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 5/11

1:24 am-8:52 am

1 stop9h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 5/16

9:51 am-12:10 am

1 stop12h 19m

$303

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 1/18

7:59 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 51m

Liberia

jue. 1/23

3:35 pm-9:17 am

1 stop16h 42m

$303

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/5

5:04 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops20h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/13

6:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$304

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 2/3

8:05 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Liberia

mié. 2/12

3:35 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops20h 43m

$308

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/25

3:24 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/1

2:28 pm-3:15 am

1 stop11h 47m

$316

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 noviembre 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avianca, Volaris and Copa Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,779 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $114 and $120 on Delta and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • 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 $444, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $234.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$179Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$195Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$237Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$330Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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