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$182+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Costa Rica (CR0) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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$250
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One-way from

$182
(eDestinos)
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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 diciembre 18, 2024.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/2011:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 02mVolaris El Salvador
dom. 1/2611:47 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop8h 30mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/16$272
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/2011:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
jue. 2/2712:24 amLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
sáb. 12/216:40 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/317:30 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$385
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/184:08 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 56mCopa Airlines
sáb. 2/19:08 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$432
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
sáb. 12/211:18 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
jue. 1/94:11 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
dom. 12/228:15 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 24mDelta
dom. 1/1211:15 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/17$507
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/241:49 amSJO - LAX
2 stops23h 02mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 1/116:00 amLAX - SJO
2 stops16h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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. 12/191:30 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop12h 07mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/302:02 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$520
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
jue. 12/196:18 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 1/49:00 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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. 12/1912:50 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/47:30 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop15h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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. 12/261:25 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/291:35 amLAX - LIR
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$567
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
jue. 12/193:00 pmLIR - LAX
2 stops19h 10mSouthwest
sáb. 1/48:30 pmLAX - LIR
2 stops15h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$613

Find flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles within your budget

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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/3

11:15 am-10:33 am

1 stop25h 18m

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/8

12:03 pm-10:17 am

1 stop20h 14m

$250

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/11

3:32 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/18

11:47 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$251

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/26

5:30 am-8:37 pm

1 stop17h 07m

Los Angeles

mié. 3/12

11:07 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop23h 01m

$260

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 1/26

1:57 am-5:03 pm

2 stops17h 06m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/25

11:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$336

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/17

4:09 am-11:30 am

1 stop9h 21m

Los Angeles

jue. 2/27

9:08 pm-10:00 am

1 stop10h 52m

$339

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

mar. 1/14

8:50 am-4:48 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/20

12:51 am-5:57 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$341

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

mar. 1/14

6:40 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

Los Angeles

mar. 1/21

11:28 pm-7:09 am

Nonstop5h 41m

$362

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/27

9:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

mar. 6/10

12:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop9h 45m

$369

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

vie. 2/7

3:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop20h 50m

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/22

9:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$377

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/24

8:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/27

5:55 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$402

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

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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

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 diciembre 18, 2024.

The most flights from CR0 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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?

    Flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles have been viewed 14 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $185. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris Costa Rica and Spirit Airlines, 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 United Airlines (93%), American Airlines (88%) or Delta (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 $933 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 $221.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 Los Angeles

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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$99Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$122Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$135Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$159Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$161Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$201Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$202Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$264Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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