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$161+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$358
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$656
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/147:07 amALB - SJO
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/181:55 pmSJO - ALB
2 stops20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 9/286:05 amALB - LIR
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/412:20 pmLIR - ALB
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:00 amALB - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Wed 9/101:35 pmSJO - ALB
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/9$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:29 pmALB - SJO
2 stops17h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/62:30 pmSJO - ALB
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$458
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/265:20 amALB - SJO
2 stops16h 20mSouthwest
Sun 6/298:45 amSJO - ALB
1 stop14h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:50 pmALB - LIR
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/161:20 pmLIR - ALB
2 stops20h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$475
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:00 amALB - SJO
1 stop7h 55mJetBlue
Thu 7/311:00 pmSJO - ALB
1 stop8h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/116:00 amALB - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 9/161:25 pmLIR - ALB
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/11$508
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/110:43 amALB - SJO
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/512:16 pmSJO - ALB
2 stops19h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$518

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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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Costa Rica

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Return

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AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 8/14

7:07 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/18

1:55 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$358

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Sun 9/28

6:05 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Liberia

Sat 10/4

12:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$435

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/10

1:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$436

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 11/27

6:29 pm-11:25 am

2 stops17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

2:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$458

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 6/26

5:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops16h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/29

8:45 am-12:50 am

1 stop14h 05m

$462

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Thu 9/11

4:50 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Liberia

Tue 9/16

1:20 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$475

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/31

1:00 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$481

AlbanyLiberia

ALB - LIR

ALBLIR

Albany Intl

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Tue 9/16

1:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$508

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Fri 8/1

10:43 am-10:29 am

3 stops25h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/5

12:16 pm-10:09 am

2 stops19h 53m

$518

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$161

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Albany with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Albany to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 $161. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and JetBlue, 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$314Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$390Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$471Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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