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$113+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Costa Rica

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 March 15, 2026.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/243:25 pm
LAS
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SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Viva
Mon 4/272:20 am
SJO
-
LAS
1 stop12h 50m
Viva
Deal found 3/10$285
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/712:46 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/64:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2711:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/64:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$303
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1911:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/264:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1811:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/54:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/911:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/164:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$306
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1911:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Volaris
Tue 6/24:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Volaris
Deal found 3/11$310
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:54 pm
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/144:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$312
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1311:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/204:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$313
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1411:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/234:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$314
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:30 am
LAX
-
SJO
2 stops29h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/112:38 pm
SJO
-
LAX
2 stops36h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:55 am
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/174:18 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$319

Find 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 March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Viva)

One-way from

$113
(Viva)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$516

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 5/24

10:00 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop14h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

8:47 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$368

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/8

9:18 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

10:04 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$373

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

6:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Liberia

Fri 5/1

1:20 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$378

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 5/17

10:00 pm-8:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/24

8:47 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$378

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 5/27

11:58 am-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

7:55 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$390

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/14

8:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

11:13 am-9:54 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$392

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 5/1

8:45 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

7:55 am-8:03 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$415

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/21

12:36 am-12:21 pm

1 stop10h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

7:55 am-6:23 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$418

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 5/5

11:05 am-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

12:55 am-8:55 am

2 stops33h 00m

$439

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

11:05 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 50m

Liberia

Wed 4/29

1:00 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$446

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Best time to book a flight from California to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Costa Rica (average of $136). Flying from California to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 March 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Costa Rica in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 15, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to CR0 are scheduled on a Saturday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The California to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 24 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from California to Costa Rica in about 14h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3009 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 California to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris El Salvador, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $103. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris Costa Rica and Spirit Airlines, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Costa Rica (average of $136). Flying from California to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$155Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$162Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$180Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$193Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$202Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$222Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$306Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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