$101+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $246 (CheapOair) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $101 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $513 |
Good round-trip deal | $390 or less |
Good one-way deal | $185 or less |
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Cheapest flights from California to Costa RicaExplore 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 June 12, 2025.
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 June 12, 2025.
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Mon 8/25
11:33 pm-8:19 pm
1 stop19h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/30
2:37 pm-9:11 pm
1 stop7h 34m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Wed 8/20
10:49 pm-7:28 am
Nonstop7h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/30
2:37 pm-9:11 pm
Nonstop7h 34m
Las VegasSan José
LAS - SJO
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 6/25
9:14 pm-11:19 am
1 stop13h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/1
12:28 pm-12:54 am
1 stop13h 26m
BurbankSan José
BUR - SJO
BURSJO
Burbank Bob Hope
Tue 7/1
2:18 pm-11:17 am
2 stops19h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/8
12:28 pm-7:20 am
2 stops19h 52m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 8/30
2:50 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop7h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/4
7:45 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops17h 15m
OaklandSan José
OAK - SJO
OAKSJO
Oakland
Tue 7/8
5:30 am-11:11 am
2 stops28h 41m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/15
12:16 pm-8:28 am
2 stops21h 12m
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Thu 8/7
6:45 am-6:55 pm
1 stop11h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/23
1:15 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop9h 55m
Las VegasSan José
LAS - SJO
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 8/1
5:35 am-7:40 pm
2 stops13h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/23
1:15 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop9h 25m
San JoseSan José
SJC - SJO
SJCSJO
San Jose
Tue 9/30
6:04 am-7:42 pm
2 stops12h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/7
2:25 pm-11:39 am
2 stops22h 14m
Las VegasSan José
LAS - SJO
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 9/12
8:00 am-7:42 pm
1 stop10h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 9/16
6:00 am-9:23 pm
2 stops16h 23m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
The most flights from USCA to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 June 12, 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.
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Overall
Boarding
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
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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 June 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$112 | Average$222 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$417 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$186 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$545 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$192 | Average$425 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$235 | Average$627 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$243 | Average$661 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$292 | Average$712 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$301 | Average$465 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$341 | Average$473 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |