Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Costa Rica from $198

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
STL — SJO
Apr 30 — May 71

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

Find a great deal and save up to 28% by booking at least 28 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from St. Louis to Costa Rica within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $562.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Costa Rica. Flights to Costa Rica from St. Louis in September are about $710 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $355.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Costa Rica (STL - CR)?

When flying from St. Louis 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 Spirit Airlines flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between St. Louis 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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights heading from St. Louis to Costa Rica. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$222
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2212:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$225
Tue 5/1410:34 amSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$244
Tue 5/1410:34 amSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$247
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$248
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2212:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$251
Sat 5/1111:39 amSTL - SJO
1 stop22h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/171:42 pmSJO - STL
1 stop19h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$252
Tue 5/142:35 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops10h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$256
Tue 5/142:35 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops10h 29mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$264

Cheap American Airlines flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between St. Louis 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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 5/167:45 amSTL - SJO
2 stops12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/236:15 amSJO - STL
2 stops16h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$385
Mon 9/25:37 amSTL - LIR
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/62:02 pmLIR - STL
1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$417
Mon 9/25:37 amSTL - LIR
2 stops8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/62:02 pmLIR - STL
2 stops19h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$420
Wed 5/155:04 amSTL - SJO
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:15 amSJO - STL
1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$432
Wed 5/155:04 amSTL - SJO
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:15 amSJO - STL
2 stops16h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$435
Thu 5/308:07 amSTL - SJO
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/36:15 amSJO - STL
2 stops16h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$451
Thu 8/86:58 pmSTL - LIR
1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/152:27 pmLIR - STL
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$457
Thu 8/86:58 pmSTL - LIR
1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/152:27 pmLIR - STL
2 stops18h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$460
Sun 10/207:44 amSTL - LIR
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/252:02 pmLIR - STL
1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$470

Cheap St. Louis to Costa Rica flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Costa Rica specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Prices were last updated on April 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$222
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2212:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$225
Sat 5/185:15 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2912:32 pmSJO - STL
1 stop27h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$233
Tue 5/1410:34 amSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$244
Tue 5/1410:34 amSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$247
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$248
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2212:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$251
Sat 5/1111:39 amSTL - SJO
1 stop22h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/171:42 pmSJO - STL
1 stop19h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$252
Tue 5/142:35 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops10h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$256

St. Louis to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$222
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2212:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$225
Sat 5/185:15 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2912:32 pmSJO - STL
1 stop27h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$233
Tue 5/1410:34 amSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$244
Tue 5/1410:34 amSTL - SJO
1 stop14h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$247
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2310:11 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$248
Thu 5/167:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2212:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$251
Sat 5/1111:39 amSTL - SJO
1 stop22h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/171:42 pmSJO - STL
1 stop19h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$252
Tue 5/142:35 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops10h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - STL
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$256

St. Louis to Costa Rica flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from St. Louis 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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from St. Louis to Costa Rica. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Fri 4/266:19 amSTL - LIR
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/293:27 pmLIR - STL
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$733
Fri 4/265:25 pmSTL - LIR
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/291:14 pmLIR - STL
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$737

One-way flights to Costa Rica from St. Louis

Search for one-way flight options from St. Louis 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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica. Users in need of a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sun 4/287:30 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$198
Tue 10/12:38 pmSTL - LIR
2 stops21h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$202
Tue 10/16:00 amSTL - LIR
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/24$204
Sun 4/287:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$236
Sun 7/76:00 amSTL - LIR
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/24$249
Fri 5/242:00 pmSTL - SJO
3 stops44h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$252
Fri 5/242:00 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops43h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$255
Fri 5/245:19 amSTL - SJO
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$274
Sun 4/287:30 pmSTL - SJO
3 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$275

Find flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/16

1 stop14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop7h 29m

$222

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/16

1 stop14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/22

1 stop15h 30m

$225

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/14

1 stop14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop7h 29m

$244

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/14

1 stop14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/24

1 stop14h 26m

$247

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/8

1 stop15h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/15

1 stop16h 26m

$260

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/8

2 stops27h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/15

1 stop16h 26m

$278

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/16

2 stops12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/23

2 stops16h 07m

$385

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/5

2 stops24h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

2 stops35h 23m

$428

Lambert-St LouisSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/16

2 stops23h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/19

2 stops29h 28m

$549

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Deals found on 4/24

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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 April 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines from St. Louis to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

7.4
Good
11,255 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

6.4
Okay
8,754 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $222, but on average you can expect to pay $265.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from St. Louis to Costa Rica for under $800?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $800.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $198. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

  • What does STL to SJO mean?

    STL and SJO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. STL to SJO refers to a flight route from Lambert-St Louis Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the St. Louis to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/24.

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Top 6 airlines flying from St. Louis to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$400Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$419Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$429Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$566Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$650Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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