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$132+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$132
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$435

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 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 July 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/178:37 amSJO - SMF
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:38 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops16h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:00 amSJO - SMF
2 stops17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/162:32 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:27 amSJO - SAN
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/225:15 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop23h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/161:00 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/266:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:20 amLIR - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/2311:30 pmLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$277
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Tue 8/2612:18 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/411:10 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/41:20 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop11h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/812:56 amLAX - LIR
1 stop10h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 46mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/610:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 24mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/29$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/132:42 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/177:58 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$286
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:27 amSJO - SJC
2 stops12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/1812:39 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops21h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/276:10 amSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Sun 9/2811:50 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/31$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/912:49 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/232:18 pmLAX - LIR
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$296

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

8:37 am-10:22 am

1 stop26h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/25

10:34 am-10:25 am

2 stops22h 51m

$217

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

2:32 pm-11:12 am

2 stops19h 40m

$229

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

7:27 am-10:36 pm

1 stop16h 09m

San Diego

Mon 9/22

5:15 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$270

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

1:00 pm-9:34 am

1 stop21h 34m

San Diego

Tue 8/26

6:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$276

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Tue 9/9

11:20 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/23

11:30 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$277

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/26

12:18 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

11:10 pm-11:14 am

2 stops11h 04m

$283

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Thu 9/4

1:20 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

12:56 am-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$283

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

5:30 am-9:16 pm

1 stop16h 46m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

$285

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

2:42 pm-10:49 am

1 stop21h 07m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

7:58 pm-11:12 am

2 stops14h 14m

$286

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

11:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop7h 50m

$295

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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 $326). 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 July 31, 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

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 12 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $132. Users have also found prices from $153 and $160 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, 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.

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

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

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

    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 $326). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$105Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$180Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$185Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$212Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$219Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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