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$145+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to California

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$145
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to California
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 mayo 1, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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. 9/152:37 pmSJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/1812:30 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$229
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
vie. 6/2011:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 24mVolaris El Salvador
sáb. 6/2812:19 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop20h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/1$235
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 10/12:37 pmSJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 37mVolaris Costa Rica
jue. 11/610:07 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop7h 06mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/30$241
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
vie. 5/3012:28 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops22h 28mSpirit Airlines
vie. 6/66:52 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$293
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
jue. 5/1512:28 pmSJO - LAS
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/199:24 pmLAS - SJO
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 5/143:05 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
dom. 6/11:20 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops9h 15mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/35:30 amSJO - SMF
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/228:35 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$301
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mié. 5/285:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/412:50 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop29h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/247:55 amSJO - LAS
2 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/297:17 pmLAS - SJO
2 stops13h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$301
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 10/104:13 pmSJO - LAS
1 stop19h 47mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/1712:40 pmLAS - SJO
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/285:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/27:20 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 5/3012:28 pmSJO - OAK
2 stops23h 28mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/411:51 amOAK - SJO
2 stops22h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$308

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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 mayo 1, 2025.
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 JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 9/15

2:37 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop7h 37m

Los Angeles

jue. 9/18

12:30 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$229

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 6/20

11:15 am-10:39 am

1 stop24h 24m

Los Angeles

sáb. 6/28

12:19 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 55m

$235

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 7/5

2:42 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Los Angeles

vie. 7/11

10:44 pm-7:13 am

1 stop7h 29m

$251

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 5/30

12:28 pm-9:56 am

2 stops22h 28m

Los Angeles

vie. 6/6

6:52 pm-11:33 am

2 stops15h 41m

$293

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 5/15

12:28 pm-12:25 am

1 stop12h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 5/19

9:24 pm-11:33 am

1 stop13h 09m

$300

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/14

3:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Los Angeles

dom. 6/1

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$301

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 7/3

5:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Sacramento Intl

mar. 7/22

8:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop9h 40m

$301

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/28

5:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops16h 20m

San Jose

mié. 6/4

12:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop29h 47m

$301

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 7/24

7:55 am-11:57 pm

2 stops17h 02m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 7/29

7:17 pm-10:11 am

2 stops13h 54m

$301

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/10

4:13 pm-11:00 am

1 stop19h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 10/17

12:40 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$303

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to California (average of $246). Flying from Costa Rica to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 mayo 1, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 mayo 1, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 mayo 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Costa Rica to California. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Costa Rica to California flight route?

    The Costa Rica to California flight path was viewed by 11 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $145. Users have also found prices from $164 and $166 on Alaska Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, respectively.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to California (average of $246). Flying from Costa Rica to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$103Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$122Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$136Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$209Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$212Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$252Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$340Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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