Costa Rica

$88+ 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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EWR
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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What to know about flights from Costa Rica

Discover essential information about flights departing from Costa Rica, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Costa Rica airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/257:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 3/292:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/11$133
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 11/261:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/11$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 11/281:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/13$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:20 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/2710:20 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/10$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:36 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 20mFrontier
Sat 1/37:00 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$143
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:20 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/2710:17 pmFLL - SJO
1 stop13h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$147
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/97:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 2/131:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/13$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 12/51:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/11$149
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:24 amSJO - FLL
1 stop8h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/2810:20 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/41:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/106:39 amFLL - SJO
1 stop5h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/151:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/1510:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:36 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 20mFrontier
Sat 12/277:00 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$156

Find flights from Costa Rica within your budget

 
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 November 13, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Newark

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

6:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$196

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/8

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$196

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-7:17 pm

1 stop11h 47m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$196

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

8:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/1

7:45 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$196

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/24

8:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/5

4:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$196

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

6:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop13h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

12:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$196

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/4

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$196

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

8:45 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$205

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

2:53 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Miami

Sun 11/23

5:27 pm-7:33 am

1 stop15h 06m

$218

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

2:53 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Miami

Mon 11/24

5:24 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 35m

$218

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica

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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 $162). Flying from Costa Rica in April will prove the most costly (average of $289). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 December 16, 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Costa Rica would be wise to consider leaving during Monday 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 November 13, 2025. 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 Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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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 November 13, 2025.
  • 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 $124; whereas Liberia airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $249. 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 April 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 Orlando from $124 round trip
    Fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale from $133 round trip
    Fly from San José to Guatemala City from $133 round trip
    Fly from San José to Miami from $134 round trip
    Fly from San José to San Salvador from $136 round trip

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