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$229+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$460
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$555

Good round-trip deal

$407 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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From Costa Rica to San Francisco
One-way flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 7/32:42 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1011:20 amSFO - SJO
2 stops18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$460
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:55 amSJO - SFO
2 stops21h 50mAvianca
Tue 5/1312:05 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/21$461
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/231:06 amSJO - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/319:54 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop24h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$468
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/411:20 amLIR - SFO
1 stop12h 56mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/283:48 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops13h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/142:05 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1712:21 amSFO - LIR
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$518
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2512:55 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 41mJetBlue
Fri 8/19:25 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 4/22$557
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/208:45 amSJO - SFO
2 stops16h 25mSouthwest
Wed 6/256:35 amSFO - SJO
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/20$599
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:25 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops19h 55mSouthwest
Sun 5/49:20 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops14h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/20$663
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/77:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/149:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$837
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:40 pmLIR - SFO
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/172:30 amSFO - LIR
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$842

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/3

2:42 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops30h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

11:20 am-7:13 am

2 stops18h 53m

$460

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

1:55 am-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

12:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop10h 10m

$461

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

1:06 am-2:31 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

9:54 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$468

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Wed 6/4

11:20 am-11:16 pm

1 stop12h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

3:48 pm-6:20 am

2 stops13h 32m

$488

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

10:59 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 56m

$517

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Wed 5/14

2:05 pm-12:22 am

1 stop11h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

12:21 am-11:20 am

1 stop9h 59m

$518

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops16h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

6:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$599

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

9:40 am-5:03 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

$837

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Wed 5/14

3:40 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops33h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

2:30 am-3:30 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$842

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

1:12 am-9:39 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$230

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Copa Airlines from Costa Rica to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Costa Rica?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to San Francisco one-way?

    $243 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $248 and $282, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Costa Rica to San Francisco is $132. On average you can expect to pay $1,037. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $316.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$301Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$318Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$340Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$352Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$369Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$373Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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