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$120+ Cheap flights from California 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$120
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1111:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 25mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 5/211:08 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop22h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/1$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/512:24 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/201:08 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/810:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 39mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 6/132:37 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/29$228
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/161:20 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops9h 15mAvianca
Sat 5/246:10 amSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 5/1$303
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2011:35 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/243:31 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 8/317:11 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/97:35 amSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$320
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1711:25 pmONT - SJO
1 stop10h 50mAvianca
Thu 5/223:05 pmSJO - ONT
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:51 amOAK - SJO
2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/41:08 pmSJO - OAK
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$324
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Tue 5/274:18 pmBUR - SJO
2 stops18h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/112:28 pmSJO - BUR
2 stops23h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$326
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/278:08 amSAN - SJO
2 stops25h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/312:28 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops19h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:08 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/31:06 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$335
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Tue 7/221:05 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop20h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/55:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$340

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

11:49 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

1:08 pm-11:00 am

1 stop22h 52m

$219

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

12:24 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/20

1:08 pm-10:49 am

1 stop22h 41m

$220

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

10:49 pm-7:28 am

1 stop7h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

2:37 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$228

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$303

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Tue 5/20

11:35 am-11:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

3:31 pm-9:50 am

1 stop19h 19m

$303

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sun 8/31

7:11 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

7:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops15h 47m

$320

OntarioSan José

ONT - SJO

ONTSJO

Ontario

Sat 5/17

11:25 pm-11:15 am

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

3:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$321

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 5/28

11:51 am-11:33 am

2 stops22h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

1:08 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$324

BurbankSan José

BUR - SJO

BURSJO

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/27

4:18 pm-11:33 am

2 stops18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

12:28 pm-11:10 am

2 stops23h 42m

$326

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 5/27

8:08 am-10:27 am

2 stops25h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

12:28 pm-7:13 am

2 stops19h 45m

$329

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Best time to book a flight from California to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from California 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 CA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CR0 are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Costa Rica, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Costa Rica flight route?

    The California to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 42 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $120. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from California to Costa Rica for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from California 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 10 airlines flying from California to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$184Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$189Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$190Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$224Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$242Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$335Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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