Costa Rica

$200+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from El Paso to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/237:00 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop12h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 9/297:55 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$422
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/105:45 am
ELP
-
LIR
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 10/307:35 am
LIR
-
ELP
1 stop15h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/237:35 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Tue 9/291:40 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$484
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/510:55 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Thu 9/101:40 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 8/237:03 am
ELP
-
LIR
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 8/282:15 pm
LIR
-
ELP
2 stops21h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$528
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/1812:13 pm
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops23h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 8/221:29 pm
SJO
-
ELP
2 stops19h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 11/85:30 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop16h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1112:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop11h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 12/67:30 am
ELP
-
LIR
1 stop10h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 12/912:50 pm
LIR
-
ELP
1 stop10h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$551
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/25:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 9/91:25 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$558
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/29:50 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 9/91:40 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/6$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Mon 7/275:45 am
ELP
-
LIR
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 8/23:27 pm
LIR
-
ELP
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$672
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/117:50 pm
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops16h 55m
Southwest
Fri 12/182:10 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/6$682

Find flight deals from El Paso to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for El Paso to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$432
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$200
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$650
Provider with most accurate pricing for El Paso-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From El Paso to Costa Rica
One-way flight from El Paso to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso 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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

7:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$422

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Mon 8/10

5:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Liberia

Fri 10/30

7:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$432

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Sun 11/8

5:30 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$542

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Sun 12/6

7:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Liberia

Wed 12/9

12:50 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$551

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Sun 8/23

5:27 pm-11:27 am

2 stops18h 00m

Liberia

Fri 8/28

2:15 pm-11:27 am

2 stops21h 12m

$555
Quickest round-trip

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Wed 9/2

5:45 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

1:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$558

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Mon 8/24

7:03 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Liberia

Fri 8/28

2:15 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$561

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Sat 9/5

7:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

9:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$600

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Mon 7/27

11:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

8:45 am-11:00 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$725

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Thu 7/9

5:45 am-10:39 pm

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

7:55 am-9:01 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$793

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Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica (average of $341). Flying from El Paso to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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.

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 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from El Paso to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Paso 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 El Paso to Costa Rica?

    El Paso (ELP), located 7.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from El Paso to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from El Paso to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from El Paso to Costa Rica in about 6h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1978 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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 El Paso to Costa Rica?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica (average of $341). Flying from El Paso to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 2 airlines flying from El Paso to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from El Paso 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$400Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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