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$118+ Cheap flights from 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EWR
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Find flights departing from Costa Rica that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on July 8, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/25

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$259

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 8/24

9:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$262
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/16

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/25

7:55 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

5:45 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/30

7:55 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/20

6:05 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/23

10:34 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

2:48 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/20

10:34 am-10:58 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

8:12 am-10:37 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/27

7:55 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

8:12 am-10:37 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/9

10:34 am-10:58 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

8:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/19

8:40 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/25

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/1

10:34 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$264

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica (average of $289). Flying from Costa Rica in August will prove the most costly (average of $734). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Costa Rica?

For flights departing from Costa Rica check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier, Avianca. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

Avianca
Avianca
From $109
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $112
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa Rica
From $82
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $139

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Costa Rica?

The cheapest city to fly to from Costa Rica is Cancun, with prices starting at $97. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cancun
Cancun
From $97
Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
From $107
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
From $109
Quepos
Quepos
From $109

When is the best time to book a flight from Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Newark. Price data was last updated on July 4, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Costa Rica would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Costa Rica

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Costa Rica travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on July 8, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica, such as United Airlines,American Airlines, andJetBlue. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,783 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,012 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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Fly from Costa Rica cities

Consider departing from one of these cities also located in Costa Rica. Flight origins are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on July 8, 2026.
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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Costa Rica. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated July 8, 2026.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Guatemala City, from $207; whereas Liberia airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $454. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Costa Rica?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to embark to:
    Fly from San José to Mexico City from $207 round trip
    Fly from San José to Cancún from $223 round trip
    Fly from San José to Medellín from $230 round trip
    Fly from San José to Panama City from $244 round trip
    Fly from San José to San Salvador from $258 round trip

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