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$236+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to Costa Rica

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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SJO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Tue 7/7
Tue 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Albany to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Tue 12/85:11 pm
ALB
-
LIR
2 stops20h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 12/141:25 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops20h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Tue 11/105:21 pm
ALB
-
LIR
2 stops19h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 11/151:21 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops20h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Mon 8/247:30 pm
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops18h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 9/22:56 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Thu 9/38:13 pm
ALB
-
LIR
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 9/102:47 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops19h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Tue 9/88:13 pm
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops18h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 9/192:57 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops21h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 9/17:00 am
ALB
-
SJO
1 stop8h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 9/82:56 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops19h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Tue 8/118:13 pm
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops17h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 8/182:56 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 8/216:00 am
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops15h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 8/242:56 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Mon 8/246:15 am
ALB
-
LIR
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Wed 9/21:25 pm
LIR
-
ALB
1 stop8h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Sat 7/257:26 pm
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops18h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 8/13:37 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops17h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sat 8/227:30 pm
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops18h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 8/292:53 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops18h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Thu 9/36:08 am
ALB
-
LIR
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Thu 9/101:25 pm
LIR
-
ALB
1 stop8h 13m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$465

Find flight deals from Albany to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Albany to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 7, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$236
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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October

Average price

$460
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Costa Rica 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 June 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Mon 8/24

4:44 pm-11:27 am

2 stops20h 43m

Liberia

Wed 9/2

12:35 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$377

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 9/1

8:13 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops19h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

2:56 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$478

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Sat 8/22

7:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Liberia

Sat 8/29

1:20 pm-10:24 am

2 stops19h 04m

$487

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Sun 11/1

6:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Liberia

Tue 11/3

5:15 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$514

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Wed 7/1

8:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops27h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

7:55 am-10:43 am

2 stops24h 48m

$529

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Sat 6/20

12:20 pm-10:11 am

2 stops23h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/27

11:13 am-10:43 am

2 stops21h 30m

$541

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Sat 6/20

7:30 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/2

7:55 am-3:17 pm

2 stops29h 22m

$541

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

1:25 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$568

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Wed 7/8

7:56 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 19m

Liberia

Wed 7/15

2:47 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$575

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Liberia

Thu 9/10

2:47 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$582

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica (average of $137). Flying from Albany, New York to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica?

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Albany, New York to Costa Rica. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated June 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Albany to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,648 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,978 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Costa Rica. 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 from for flights from Albany to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Albany to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Albany Intl. Albany Intl (ALB) is just 7.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $487, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Albany, New York in 18h 35m. The distance between Albany, New York and Costa Rica is about 2330 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Albany, New York to Costa Rica for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Costa Rica 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 Albany, New York to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica (average of $137). Flying from Albany, New York to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 4 airlines flying from Albany to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Costa Rica. 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 June 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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