Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Costa Rica from $170
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SFO — SJO
May 18 — May 251
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 40 days in advance to save up to 17% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 40 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $438, or $546 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
Flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $241.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica (SFO - CR)?
When flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Cheap Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Copa Airlines flights heading from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 8/78:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 59mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/54:15 amSJO - SFO
1 stop20h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$344
Tue 8/61:38 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 34mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/55:53 amSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$394
Mon 6/31:47 amSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 09mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/112:31 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$424
Wed 6/57:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 6/124:15 amSJO - SFO
1 stop20h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$454
Mon 6/31:47 amSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 09mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/106:14 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop30h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$478
Tue 6/47:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Thu 6/68:46 amSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$483
Sun 6/27:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 34mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/118:46 amSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$497
Sun 5/261:27 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 45mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/311:34 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$501
Sat 5/251:27 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 54mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/95:53 amSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/13$570
Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Francisco and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Sun 6/99:23 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$378
Fri 5/3111:07 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 09mFrontier
Thu 6/69:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop27h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$397
Fri 5/3111:07 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 09mFrontier
Sun 6/99:23 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$429
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mFrontier
Sun 5/269:16 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$459
Fri 7/2611:08 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 17mFrontier
Thu 8/19:40 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$502
Fri 5/2411:07 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 59mFrontier
Sun 6/29:40 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 22mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$622
Fri 5/2412:59 amSFO - SJO
2 stops30h 07mFrontier
Sun 6/29:40 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 22mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$631
Cheap San Francisco to Costa Rica flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Prices were last updated on May 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/295:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$321
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/14:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$330
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/287:45 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$331
Fri 5/1711:07 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/245:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$361
Thu 5/302:45 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops41h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/65:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$363
Thu 5/302:45 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$371
Mon 6/36:44 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/125:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$374
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Sun 6/99:23 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 5/13$378
Sun 5/192:10 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/239:40 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$379
San Francisco to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/295:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$321
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/14:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$330
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/287:45 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$331
Wed 8/78:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 46mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/208:27 amSJO - SFO
1 stop16h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/13$344
Thu 9/52:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/121:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$350
Mon 8/121:38 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 15mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/208:27 amSJO - SFO
1 stop16h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/13$354
Tue 7/3011:08 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/225:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$355
Tue 9/102:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/175:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$361
Thu 5/302:45 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops41h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/65:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$363
Non-stop flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco
Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica, check out these fares. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sun 7/2110:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/299:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$743
Sun 7/2810:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/49:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$818
Sat 7/2010:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/299:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$843
Sun 8/410:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/189:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$848
Sat 7/2010:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/289:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$918
Sun 7/2110:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/289:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$923
Sat 7/2010:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/289:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$974
Sun 7/1410:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/289:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$998
Sun 6/210:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/99:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,178
San Francisco to Costa Rica flights leaving soon
Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from San Francisco to Costa Rica. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/295:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$321
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/14:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$330
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/287:45 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$331
Fri 5/1711:07 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/245:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$361
Sun 5/192:10 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/239:40 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$379
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/305:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$381
Fri 5/1711:07 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/223:15 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$393
Tue 5/2111:02 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2910:25 amSJO - SFO
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$405
Fri 5/1711:07 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/232:04 amSJO - SFO
2 stops21h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$418
One-way flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Mon 7/2212:22 amSFO - SJO
2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$170
Tue 6/46:33 pmSFO - SJO
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$175
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Deal found 5/11$176
Tue 7/1611:08 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 17mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$181
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$182
Mon 7/1512:22 amSFO - SJO
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$192
Sun 8/48:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$196
Sun 6/231:47 amSFO - SJO
1 stop19h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/12$198
Sat 7/202:25 amSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Deal found 5/12$205
Find flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
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$330 - $509
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San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Tue 5/21
1 stop32h 14m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 6/1
1 stop31h 41m
$330
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Tue 5/21
1 stop32h 14m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/28
1 stop18h 00m
$331
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 8/7
1 stop12h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/5
1 stop20h 25m
$344
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Tue 6/4
1 stop31h 54m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 6/9
1 stop26h 55m
$378
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Thu 8/1
1 stop8h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 8/22
1 stop10h 05m
$395
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Thu 5/16
1 stop14h 08m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/18
1 stop12h 38m
$466
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 7/31
1 stop15h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/21
2 stops16h 34m
$471
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Tue 8/6
1 stop10h 55m
Liberia
Thu 8/15
1 stop14h 48m
$481
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 6/12
2 stops22h 13m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/19
2 stops22h 50m
$509
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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 May 13, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, Frontier and Avianca from San Francisco 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.
9,144 reviews
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
9,144 reviews
9,144 reviews
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
10,736 reviews
9,144 reviews
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
2,728 reviews
9,144 reviews
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
2,540 reviews
9,144 reviews
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
2,926 reviews
9,144 reviews
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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