$161+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to California
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SJO — LAX
févr. 28 — mars 71
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 29, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/42:42 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop8h 38m
Volaris El Salvador
mar. 3/101:09 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 54m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/28![Volaris El Salvador logo]()
$250
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 3/55:30 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop17h 04m
Volaris Costa Rica
lun. 3/911:04 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/27![Volaris Costa Rica logo]()
$251
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/281:31 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop12h 19m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 3/34:07 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops18h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$252
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/95:30 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 57m
Volaris
sam. 3/1411:04 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Volaris
Deal found 1/29![Volaris logo]()
$255
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
sam. 2/141:31 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop12h 19m
Spirit Airlines
sam. 2/2811:59 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop10h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$256
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mer. 2/252:42 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
mer. 3/410:04 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$257
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/105:30 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 57m
Volaris Costa Rica
sam. 3/1411:04 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/28![Volaris Costa Rica logo]()
$258
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/251:31 pm
SJO
- LAX
2 stops20h 44m
Spirit Airlines
mer. 3/44:07 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops18h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mer. 2/115:30 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop17h 04m
Volaris Costa Rica
mer. 2/1810:04 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/27![Volaris Costa Rica logo]()
$260
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
lun. 2/231:31 pm
SJO
- LAX
2 stops20h 44m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 3/24:07 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops18h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$261
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/65:30 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop17h 04m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/101:09 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
lun. 3/912:31 pm
SJO
- LAX
2 stops20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 3/1411:04 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$263
Find flight deals from Costa Rica to California
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to California flight deals. Data was last updated janvier 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $250 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $161 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $407 |
Good round-trip deal | $333 or less |
Good one-way deal | $212 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to California that are best for you.
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Costa Rica
Fly to
California
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséBurbank
SJO - BUR
SJOBUR
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mer. 2/25
1:31 pm-8:13 am
2 stops20h 42m
Burbank Bob Hope
mer. 3/4
5:40 pm-12:22 pm
2 stops16h 42m
$271
San JoséOntario
SJO - ONT
SJOONT
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
dim. 2/15
9:40 am-10:57 pm
1 stop15h 17m
Ontario
mer. 2/18
1:50 pm-8:32 am
1 stop16h 42m
$290
San JoséOntario
SJO - ONT
SJOONT
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ven. 5/1
7:55 am-12:22 pm
2 stops29h 27m
Ontario
dim. 5/10
6:00 am-7:15 am
1 stop24h 15m
$301
San JoséOntario
SJO - ONT
SJOONT
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
jeu. 4/30
7:55 am-9:58 pm
1 stop15h 03m
Ontario
sam. 5/9
6:59 pm-7:15 am
1 stop11h 16m
$301
San JoséOntario
SJO - ONT
SJOONT
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ven. 5/1
7:55 am-9:58 pm
1 stop15h 03m
Ontario
mer. 5/13
6:59 pm-7:15 am
1 stop11h 16m
$301
San JoséOntario
SJO - ONT
SJOONT
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mar. 5/26
12:30 am-5:18 pm
2 stops17h 48m
Ontario
jeu. 6/4
5:00 am-10:39 pm
2 stops16h 39m
$301
San JoséOntario
SJO - ONT
SJOONT
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
jeu. 4/30
7:55 am-9:58 pm
1 stop15h 03m
Ontario
mer. 5/13
6:59 pm-7:15 am
1 stop11h 16m
$301
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ven. 2/20
8:11 am-5:13 pm
1 stop11h 02m
San Diego
ven. 3/6
8:18 pm-9:05 am
1 stop10h 47m
$310
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mer. 2/11
8:11 am-5:13 pm
1 stop11h 02m
San Diego
dim. 2/15
8:17 pm-7:06 am
1 stop8h 49m
$310
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mer. 2/25
5:50 am-5:13 pm
1 stop13h 23m
San Diego
ven. 3/6
8:18 pm-9:05 am
1 stop10h 47m
$310
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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to California
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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to California
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to California?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to California (average of $150). Flying from Costa Rica to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to CA?
Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 29, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to California at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to California?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to California. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to California
Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated janvier 29, 2026.
The most flights from CR0 to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
Reviews of airlines servicing California
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated janvier 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica, and United Airlines from Costa Rica to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
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Top 10 airlines flying from Costa Rica to California
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to California. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 29, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$166 | Average$449 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$175 | Average$273 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$522 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$186 | Average$306 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$498 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$233 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$277 | Average$528 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$425 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$489 | Average$698 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |