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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Costa Rica from $166

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SFO — SJO
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 $442, 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 $239.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 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 7/232:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$397
Wed 7/242:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$409
Tue 7/232:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/244:50 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$416
Thu 6/67:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 06mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/102:31 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/6$424
Tue 7/162:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$425
Tue 7/236:00 amSFO - SJO
1 stop14h 56mJetBlue
Thu 7/2511:52 amSJO - SFO
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 6/6$427
Mon 7/152:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/235:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$428
Mon 7/152:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/195:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$429
Wed 7/172:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/245:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$430

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 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.
Wed 10/22:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/75:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$309
Wed 10/22:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/45:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$311
Wed 9/42:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/115:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$315
Fri 10/42:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/135:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$316
Wed 10/22:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/67:45 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$319
Wed 10/22:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/67:45 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$320
Sun 9/222:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/275:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$332
Sun 9/12:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/85:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$334
Wed 8/710:24 amSFO - SJO
2 stops20h 36mFrontier
Thu 9/59:40 amSJO - SFO
2 stops23h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$342

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 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.
Wed 6/1210:36 amSFO - SJO
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/259:35 amSJO - SFO
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$432
Tue 6/115:45 amSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1711:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$551
Wed 6/1211:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop23h 47mAeromexico
Wed 6/197:42 amSJO - SFO
1 stop31h 10mAeromexico
Deal found 6/5$566
Wed 6/1212:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops34h 18mAeromexico
Wed 6/197:42 amSJO - SFO
2 stops28h 29mAeromexico
Deal found 6/5$567
Tue 6/115:45 amSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$598
Tue 6/117:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 6/1911:04 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/6$601
Wed 6/1212:50 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$608
Tue 6/1112:32 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1711:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$622
Tue 6/115:45 amSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1711:59 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$627

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 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.
Tue 9/38:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$166
Tue 7/3010:40 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 6/6$172
Sun 11/36:50 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$176
Thu 8/2212:22 amSFO - SJO
2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$189
Tue 7/302:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$193
Tue 7/308:35 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$194
Tue 7/232:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$201
Tue 7/232:41 pmSFO - SJO
3 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$203
Sat 11/162:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$208

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

2 stops14h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

1 stop8h 35m

$311

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

2 stops14h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/11

1 stop8h 20m

$315

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 9/23

1 stop12h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/28

1 stop12h 30m

$354

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 8/14

1 stop12h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop13h 37m

$364

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 8/6

1 stop31h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

1 stop27h 01m

$395

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 7/4

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/12

1 stop8h 35m

$435

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 8/14

2 stops11h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops12h 59m

$503

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 7/22

1 stop10h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/24

1 stop31h 36m

$547

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Sun 8/4

Nonstop6h 18m

Liberia

Thu 8/15

1 stop9h 10m

$638

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica

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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 June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,316 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $311, but on average you can expect to pay $353.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 13 direct flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica under $700. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica is less than $1,143.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Costa Rica for under $500?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica are Copa Airlines ($166), JetBlue ($172), and Alaska Airlines ($194).

  • What does SFO to SJO mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). Codes like San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica?

    Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Aeromexico or Alaska Airlines.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica (average of $383). Flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$189Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$230Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$303Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$322Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$385Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$385Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$455Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$794Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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