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$115+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(Expedia)

One-way from

$115
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$354 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 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 September 15, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:09 amLAX - SJO
2 stops10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/275:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$230
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:07 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/411:37 amSJO - LAX
2 stops13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$237
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:09 amLAX - SJO
2 stops10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/165:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$243
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:39 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2712:19 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$246
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:50 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$248
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2911:39 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/25:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$252
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:09 amLAX - SJO
2 stops10h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/2712:35 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$255
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:50 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/313:05 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$257
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 24mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/275:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 46mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$260
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:39 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2712:19 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$262
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:09 amLAX - SJO
2 stops10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/275:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$264
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:50 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/95:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$265

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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 September 15, 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

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 10/27

9:07 pm-8:19 am

1 stop10h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:47 am-5:03 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$300

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 10/20

9:12 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop18h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

5:57 am-5:57 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$300

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 2/9

8:17 pm-8:21 am

1 stop10h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

5:50 am-5:13 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$300

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:17 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

5:50 am-6:14 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$300

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 2/25

5:54 pm-8:32 am

1 stop12h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

8:45 am-4:39 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$312

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 10/29

5:55 pm-7:32 am

1 stop12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:20 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$312

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 1/24

8:37 pm-6:25 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-6:36 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$312

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

10:36 am-5:28 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

Liberia

Tue 10/21

10:00 am-2:53 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$324

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

11:00 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Liberia

Thu 1/15

7:45 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$324

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

4:58 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

1:55 am-6:15 am

Nonstop6h 20m

$325

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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 September 15, 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.

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 34 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 Alaska Airlines fly from California to Costa Rica in about 5h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2626 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$178Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$195Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$211Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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