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$239+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$393
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$239
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$535 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 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. 11% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/211:55 amSJO - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/710:28 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$394
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:05 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Tue 3/112:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$431
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/21:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 55mJetBlue
Mon 5/1210:10 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$449
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:22 amSJO - SFO
1 stop19h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/244:49 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops30h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$515
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/268:45 amSJO - SFO
1 stop16h 39mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/312:51 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$548
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:02 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop16h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/267:00 amSFO - LIR
2 stops22h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$571
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/112:30 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/184:55 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop19h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/3111:59 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$612
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/32:05 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops18h 10mSouthwest
Thu 4/249:00 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops15h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$619
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/102:30 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop32h 07mAir Canada
Fri 4/188:30 amSFO - LIR
1 stop27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$657
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/31:54 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop20h 27mJetBlue
Thu 4/2410:25 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop13h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$659
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/132:55 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop27h 12mSun Country Air
Fri 4/184:55 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop19h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$675

Find flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

11:55 am-7:45 am

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

10:28 pm-10:50 am

1 stop11h 22m

$394

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

5:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

2:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$431

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

1:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

10:10 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$449

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/23

1:22 am-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

9:30 am-12:12 am

1 stop13h 42m

$495

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

10:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 6/23

10:55 am-7:35 am

1 stop19h 40m

$565

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Wed 3/5

7:02 pm-9:57 am

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-6:36 am

2 stops22h 36m

$571

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Fri 4/11

2:30 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops24h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

4:55 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$584

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 4/3

2:05 pm-7:15 am

2 stops18h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

9:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$619

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/5

11:59 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop21h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

12:44 am-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$619

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 4/10

2:30 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop32h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

8:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$657

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco

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

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 $403). 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 February 20, 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 February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Alaska 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.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 San Francisco. 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 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.

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

    $239 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $252 and $293, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Costa Rica to San Francisco is $198. On average you can expect to pay $582. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $376.

  • 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 $403). 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
Copa AirlinesCheapest$254Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$300Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$373Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$398Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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