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$160+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SJO
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Cheap 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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$718
From Albany Intl to Costa Rica
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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 julio 30, 2025.

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.
jue. 11/277:30 amALB - SJO
1 stop13h 32mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/67:00 amSJO - ALB
1 stop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$283
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/76:00 amALB - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
mié. 9/171:25 pmLIR - ALB
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/29$361
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.
dom. 9/76:01 amALB - LIR
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 9/1712:49 pmLIR - ALB
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$365
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.
mar. 11/117:29 pmALB - SJO
2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/252:20 pmSJO - ALB
2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$481
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/78:00 amALB - SJO
1 stop29h 42mJetBlue
jue. 9/1112:45 pmSJO - ALB
1 stop30h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$501
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/306:00 amALB - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
mié. 9/31:35 pmSJO - ALB
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 7/29$703
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/25:00 amALB - SJO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
lun. 8/48:45 amSJO - ALB
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$789
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.
lun. 12/222:35 pmALB - LIR
2 stops21h 49mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/293:50 pmLIR - ALB
2 stops28h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$847

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Albany

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

jue. 11/27

7:30 am-8:02 pm

1 stop13h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/6

7:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$283

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

dom. 9/7

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

mié. 9/17

1:25 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$361

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

dom. 9/7

6:01 am-1:01 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Liberia

mié. 9/17

12:49 pm-11:20 am

2 stops20h 31m

$365

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

mar. 11/11

7:29 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/25

2:20 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$481

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

dom. 9/7

8:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop29h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/11

12:45 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop30h 02m

$501

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

sáb. 8/30

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 9/3

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$703

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

lun. 12/22

2:35 pm-11:24 am

2 stops21h 49m

Liberia

lun. 12/29

3:50 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$847

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

sáb. 8/30

2:53 pm-11:55 am

2 stops23h 02m

$160

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

dom. 8/17

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$172

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

jue. 12/25

5:16 pm-10:30 am

2 stops18h 14m

$551

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Deals found on 7/30

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Albany, New York to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 ALB to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Albany, New York to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,913 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $160. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Albany, New York to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Albany, New York to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 5 airlines flying from Albany to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$314Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$390Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$471Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$511Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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