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$338+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Europe

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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPH
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated March 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$573
(Iberia)

One-way from

$338
(Norse)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$978

Good round-trip deal

$731 or less

Good one-way deal

$412 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/34:30 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 20mIberia
Tue 6/1011:30 amMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 35mIberia
Deal found 3/26$573
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/77:40 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/208:25 pmMAD - SJO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$597
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/197:20 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Thu 9/182:30 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 3/26$611
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/252:29 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops20h 51mAir France
Sun 6/86:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 3/26$616
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:40 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Tue 8/198:25 pmMAD - SJO
2 stops29h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/26$626
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1411:32 amSJO - LGW
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2110:00 amLGW - SJO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$671
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:20 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/149:00 amLHR - SJO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$688
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:24 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop17h 06mAir France
Tue 6/37:45 pmLHR - SJO
1 stop28h 40mAir France
Deal found 3/27$703
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:20 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Wed 5/76:30 amLHR - SJO
2 stops17h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/26$719
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:00 amSJO - MAD
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Fri 12/512:15 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$742
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop17h 50mAir Canada
Tue 12/212:15 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops41h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$745
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/211:55 amSJO - MAD
1 stop13h 35mAvianca
Tue 5/65:30 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$768

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Europe 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

4:30 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/10

11:30 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

$573

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/7

7:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/20

8:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/30

7:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop29h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/23

12:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$610

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/19

7:20 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/18

2:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$611

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/8

7:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 8/19

8:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$626

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

11:32 am-10:00 am

1 stop15h 28m

London Gatwick

Wed 5/21

10:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$671

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

1:20 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/14

9:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$688

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

1:24 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 06m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/3

7:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$703

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

1:20 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/7

6:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$719

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/5

7:55 am-6:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/13

12:45 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$742

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Europe

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 CR to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Europe, 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 Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. 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 Europe. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Europe. 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 Costa Rica to Europe one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Iberojet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $407. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Costa Rica to Europe for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 Costa Rica to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Europe. 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberojetCheapest$472Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$497Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AviancaCheapest$547Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$549Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$559Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$592Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
IberiaCheapest$624Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$675Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$679Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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