Costa Rica

$152+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SJO
mars 14 — mars 211
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Cheapest flights from Albany to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
lun. 2/235:28 pm
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops20h 03m
American Airlines
jeu. 2/267:00 am
SJO
-
ALB
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/165:25 pm
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops19h 42m
American Airlines
mar. 4/212:22 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops21h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/2311:22 am
ALB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
ALB
1 stop20h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/211:02 pm
ALB
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
ALB
1 stop20h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/196:00 am
ALB
-
SJO
1 stop17h 02m
Delta
mer. 2/252:25 pm
SJO
-
ALB
1 stop8h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
sam. 3/146:17 pm
ALB
-
LIR
2 stops18h 56m
American Airlines
mer. 3/182:13 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops20h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/277:26 pm
ALB
-
LIR
1 stop18h 09m
American Airlines
mar. 6/212:35 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops19h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/101:12 pm
ALB
-
SJO
1 stop10h 03m
Delta
mer. 5/201:25 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops17h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/286:24 pm
ALB
-
LIR
2 stops18h 46m
American Airlines
dim. 3/82:13 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops19h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
dim. 10/111:36 pm
ALB
-
LIR
2 stops23h 29m
American Airlines
sam. 10/171:15 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops21h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/185:35 am
ALB
-
SJO
2 stops17h 27m
Delta
mer. 2/252:25 pm
SJO
-
ALB
2 stops22h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
dim. 10/1110:47 am
ALB
-
LIR
2 stops26h 18m
American Airlines
lun. 10/192:00 pm
LIR
-
ALB
2 stops19h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$409

Find flight deals from Albany to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Albany to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated février 12, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$522
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From Albany Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Albany Intl to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Costa Rica 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 février 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

jeu. 4/16

5:25 pm-11:07 am

2 stops19h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/21

2:22 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$285

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

sam. 3/14

6:17 pm-11:13 am

2 stops18h 56m

Liberia

mer. 3/18

2:13 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$331

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

mer. 5/27

8:01 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Liberia

mar. 6/2

2:47 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$331

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

lun. 3/23

6:16 pm-11:13 am

2 stops18h 57m

Liberia

lun. 3/30

2:18 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$331

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

ven. 3/27

5:28 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Liberia

mar. 3/31

2:18 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$331

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

jeu. 4/16

5:25 pm-11:21 am

2 stops19h 56m

Liberia

mar. 4/21

2:10 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$341

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

mar. 2/24

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 2/26

2:05 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$355

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

lun. 2/23

5:28 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops20h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 2/26

7:00 am-5:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$380

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

mer. 3/11

5:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 5/16

1:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$381

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

mar. 2/24

10:10 am-8:39 pm

2 stops11h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 2/26

12:35 pm-10:34 am

2 stops20h 59m

$384

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica (average of $202). Flying from Albany, New York to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated février 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Albany to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Albany to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Albany to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Albany Intl. Albany Intl (ALB) is just 7.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $355, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Albany, New York in 8h. The distance between Albany, New York and Costa Rica is about 2347 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Costa Rica 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 Albany, New York to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica (average of $202). Flying from Albany, New York to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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 4 airlines flying from Albany to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Costa Rica. 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 février 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$370Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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