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$185+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$185
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$385 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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From Costa Rica to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles.
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

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.
Sat 5/103:31 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2712:37 amLAX - SJO
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$215
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.
Mon 4/2811:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 45mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 5/1312:35 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop22h 47mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/30$219
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:55 amSJO - LAX
2 stops19h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/295:30 amLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$267
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 4/266:00 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2912:50 amLAX - SJO
1 stop10h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$360
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/141:06 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/55:08 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$361
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.
Mon 5/123:25 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/152:22 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$388
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 5/72:05 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/99:50 pmLAX - LIR
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$402
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1910:00 amLIR - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/2711:29 pmLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$467
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 4/103:05 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2011:56 pmLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$545
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/32:35 pmLIR - LAX
2 stops17h 45mSouthwest
Tue 5/611:40 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop12h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$587
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/161:02 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop12h 50mDelta
Sun 4/208:00 pmLAX - LIR
2 stops14h 37mDelta
Deal found 3/31$712
This WestJet 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/117:05 amLIR - LAX
2 stops52h 54mWestJet
Fri 5/26:05 pmLAX - LIR
2 stops41h 19mWestJet
Deal found 3/30$835

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles 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 Costa Rica to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

3:31 pm-7:19 am

1 stop16h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

12:37 am-1:52 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$215

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop24h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

12:35 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$219

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/22

12:55 am-7:25 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

5:30 am-11:50 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$267

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-11:17 am

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

12:56 am-7:37 pm

1 stop17h 41m

$360

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

1:06 am-6:29 am

Nonstop6h 23m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

5:08 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$361

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Mon 5/12

3:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

2:22 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 03m

$388

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Wed 5/7

2:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

9:50 pm-11:45 am

2 stops12h 55m

$402

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Thu 6/19

10:00 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/27

11:29 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop5h 51m

$467

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Thu 4/10

3:05 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop30h 17m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/20

11:56 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$545

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Sat 5/3

2:35 pm-7:20 am

2 stops17h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

11:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$587

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Costa Rica to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Costa Rica to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Costa Rica. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $185. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica, as they are both options that can get you from Costa Rica to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Los Angeles?

    Consider American Airlines (97%), Alaska Airlines (97%) or Air France (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay $701 for a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $184.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. 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$103Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$122Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$133Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$206Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$212Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$245Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$300Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$325Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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