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$423+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SJO
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to Costa Rica

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 1/244:03 pmBMI - SJO
2 stops21h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/316:00 amSJO - BMI
2 stops14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 2/74:03 pmBMI - SJO
2 stops20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/1312:31 amSJO - BMI
2 stops19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$507

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BloomingtonSan José

BMI - SJO

BMISJO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 1/24

4:03 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops21h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops14h 41m

$423

BloomingtonSan José

BMI - SJO

BMISJO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 2/7

4:03 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops20h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

12:31 am-8:19 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$507

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Deals found on 12/22

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Bloomington to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Bloomington-Normal (BMI), located 4.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bloomington to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Costa Rica in about 21h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Bloomington, Illinois and Costa Rica is about 2125 mi.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington 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.

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Top airline flying from Bloomington to Costa Rica

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bloomington 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 December 25, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$558Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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