What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Oakland, California one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Oakland, California are Volaris El Salvador ($160), Spirit Airlines ($234), and Alaska Airlines ($303).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Oakland, California?

Users have found that booking a flight from Costa Rica to Oakland, California at least 59 days early can save you up to 25% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 59 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Costa Rica to Oakland, California for as little as $382 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $463 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica to Oakland, California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Oakland, California. Flights to Oakland, California from Costa Rica in August are about $481 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $301.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to OAK?

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from Costa Rica?

Oakland (OAK) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to Oakland. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland (OAK) to Oakland’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Oakland?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

Fri 9/54:13 pmSJO - OAK

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/1910:50 pmOAK - SJO

1 stop20h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$311

Fri 5/3012:28 pmSJO - OAK

2 stops23h 28mSpirit Airlines

Wed 6/411:51 amOAK - SJO

2 stops22h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$385

Wed 5/211:06 amSJO - OAK

2 stops19h 08mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/277:00 amOAK - SJO

2 stops15h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$565

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Mon 5/1911:15 amSJO - OAK

1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/2411:51 amOAK - SJO

2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$352

Mon 6/212:28 pmSJO - OAK

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2 stops22h 42mSpirit Airlines

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$363

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Tue 5/277:00 amOAK - SJO

2 stops15h 46mAlaska Airlines

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$565

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Mon 5/1911:15 amSJO - OAK

1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/2411:51 amOAK - SJO

2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$352

Wed 5/211:06 amSJO - OAK

2 stops19h 08mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/277:00 amOAK - SJO

2 stops15h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$565

Fri 5/3012:28 pmSJO - OAK

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Wed 6/411:51 amOAK - SJO

2 stops22h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$385

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Fri 6/611:15 amSJO - OAK

1 stop10h 19mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 4/27

$160

Fri 6/65:30 amSJO - OAK

2 stops15h 54mMultiple Airlines

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$162

Fri 5/1612:28 pmSJO - OAK

2 stops23h 28mSpirit Airlines

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$234

Sun 7/1312:50 amSJO - OAK

2 stops32h 58mAlaska Airlines

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$303

Tue 7/151:40 pmSJO - OAK

1 stop10h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$311

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Fri 9/5

4:13 pm-11:58 am

1 stop20h 45m

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Fri 9/19

10:50 pm-8:19 pm

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12:28 pm-10:56 am

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11:51 am-11:33 am

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SJO - OAK

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1:06 am-7:14 pm

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Tue 5/27

7:00 am-11:46 pm

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SJO - OAK

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Fri 6/6

11:15 am-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 19m

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5:30 am-8:24 pm

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12:28 pm-10:56 am

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$234

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SJO - OAK

SJOOAK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/13

12:50 am-8:48 am

2 stops32h 58m

$303

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SJO - OAK

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/15

1:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$311

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Costa Rica to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,949 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

7,954 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from Costa Rica?
Oakland (OAK) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to Oakland. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland (OAK) to Oakland’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Oakland, California one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Oakland, California are Volaris El Salvador ($160), Spirit Airlines ($234), and Alaska Airlines ($303).
Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Oakland 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 Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Costa Rica to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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