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$204+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SJO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Albuquerque to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$439
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$419
From Albuquerque to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 12/77:00 amABQ - LIR
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/172:20 pmLIR - ABQ
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/46:06 amABQ - SJO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/146:22 amSJO - ABQ
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/14:42 pmABQ - SJO
2 stops19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/111:12 pmSJO - ABQ
2 stops21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/257:00 amABQ - SJO
2 stops13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/102:56 pmSJO - ABQ
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/1912:12 pmABQ - SJO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/276:22 amSJO - ABQ
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/234:45 pmABQ - SJO
2 stops19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/51:12 pmSJO - ABQ
2 stops21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 12/135:07 pmABQ - SJO
1 stop19h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2112:34 amSJO - ABQ
1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/1411:29 amABQ - SJO
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Mon 11/177:00 amSJO - ABQ
1 stop16h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/15$480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/1911:29 amABQ - SJO
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Wed 12/37:00 amSJO - ABQ
1 stop16h 52mDelta
Deal found 9/14$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/275:15 amABQ - LIR
1 stop9h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/38:35 amLIR - ABQ
1 stop10h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$497
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/56:00 amABQ - LIR
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Sun 10/121:25 pmLIR - ABQ
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/14$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/512:12 pmABQ - LIR
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/103:08 pmLIR - ABQ
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$559

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Albuquerque

Fly to

Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Sun 12/7

6:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Liberia

Wed 12/17

12:50 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$439

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Wed 10/22

12:07 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

7:45 am-9:56 pm

1 stop14h 11m

$440

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Wed 10/29

5:33 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

8:45 am-9:56 pm

1 stop14h 11m

$440

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Sat 11/1

4:42 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops20h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-10:02 pm

2 stops17h 02m

$444

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Tue 11/25

6:17 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

2:56 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$444

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Tue 11/4

5:24 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

6:22 am-9:26 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$444

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Sat 12/13

5:07 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop19h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

12:34 am-11:46 am

1 stop12h 12m

$467

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Fri 11/14

11:29 am-10:07 pm

1 stop9h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

7:00 am-3:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$480

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Mon 11/10

5:15 am-6:37 pm

2 stops12h 22m

Liberia

Mon 11/17

8:35 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$497

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Mon 10/27

5:15 am-3:08 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Liberia

Mon 11/3

8:35 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$497

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/13

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Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Albuquerque to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 ABQ to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque 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 September 16, 2025.

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

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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Albuquerque 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Albuquerque (ABQ), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Albuquerque to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque to Costa Rica in about 18h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 57m. The distance from Albuquerque to Costa Rica is about 2145 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $204. Users have also found prices from $204 and $215 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Albuquerque to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 3 airlines flying from Albuquerque to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$365Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$443Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$492Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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