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$278+ 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SJO
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Thu 7/16
Thu 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Costa Rica

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 June 16, 2026.

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.
Sat 8/223:02 pm
ABQ
-
SJO
2 stops21h 01m
American Airlines
Fri 8/281:29 pm
SJO
-
ABQ
2 stops20h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$427
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.
Sat 8/224:13 pm
ABQ
-
LIR
2 stops19h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 8/272:15 pm
LIR
-
ABQ
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/105:30 am
ABQ
-
LIR
1 stop9h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 7/171:20 pm
LIR
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12$432
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.
Tue 8/114:13 pm
ABQ
-
SJO
2 stops19h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 8/262:56 pm
SJO
-
ABQ
2 stops23h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 7/105:30 am
ABQ
-
LIR
1 stop9h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 7/163:27 pm
LIR
-
ABQ
2 stops18h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$437
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 7/94:20 pm
ABQ
-
LIR
2 stops17h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 7/1211:49 am
LIR
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 12/510:33 am
ABQ
-
LIR
1 stop27h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 12/123:28 pm
LIR
-
ABQ
2 stops21h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$478
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.
Sun 11/85:30 am
ABQ
-
LIR
1 stop12h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 11/158:35 am
LIR
-
ABQ
1 stop10h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 7/104:08 pm
ABQ
-
LIR
2 stops19h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 7/163:40 pm
LIR
-
ABQ
2 stops19h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$517
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.
Mon 12/75:30 am
ABQ
-
LIR
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 12/912:50 pm
LIR
-
ABQ
1 stop9h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$523
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.
Wed 7/84:20 pm
ABQ
-
LIR
2 stops17h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 7/1211:49 am
LIR
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$528
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.
Mon 10/265:30 am
ABQ
-
SJO
1 stop14h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 10/2911:35 am
SJO
-
ABQ
1 stop9h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$542

Find 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 June 16, 2026.

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Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$427
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$542
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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 June 16, 2026.
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AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Fri 7/10

5:30 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Liberia

Fri 7/17

1:20 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$432
Quickest round-trip

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Fri 7/10

7:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Liberia

Thu 7/16

1:20 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$432

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Thu 7/9

4:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops17h 30m

Liberia

Sun 7/12

11:49 am-8:44 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$456

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Sat 8/22

2:17 pm-11:27 am

2 stops21h 10m

Liberia

Thu 8/27

2:15 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$470

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Sat 8/15

4:13 pm-11:27 am

2 stops19h 14m

Liberia

Sat 10/17

2:10 pm-11:12 am

2 stops21h 02m

$569

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Sat 7/25

7:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Liberia

Sun 8/2

4:05 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$613

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Sun 7/26

4:20 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop22h 59m

Liberia

Sun 8/2

4:05 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$620

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Tue 8/11

12:00 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

8:45 am-9:07 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$631

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Wed 8/12

6:45 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

1:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$639

AlbuquerqueLiberia

ABQ - LIR

ABQLIR

Albuquerque

Wed 7/29

4:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops17h 30m

Liberia

Wed 8/5

11:10 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$647

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica (average of $205). Flying from Albuquerque to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 15 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 16, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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, American Airlines, and Southwest fly from Albuquerque to Costa Rica in about 9h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 21m. 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.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Costa Rica (average of $205). Flying from Albuquerque to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$441Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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