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$102+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$236
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$496

Good round-trip deal

$395 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 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 July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/276:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/36:00 amSJO - SAN
1 stop16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$236
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 8/177:58 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/2312:18 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$255
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 8/2010:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 24mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 8/315:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 41mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/31$260
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 11/510:50 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/104:17 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:00 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/177:27 amSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$281
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 10/1410:53 amSJC - SJO
1 stop31h 11mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/236:30 amSJO - SJC
1 stop17h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:21 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/251:30 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 9/92:39 pmOAK - SJO
2 stops19h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/3012:19 pmSJO - OAK
3 stops26h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:44 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops21h 26mDelta
Wed 9/171:35 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/30$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 11/94:45 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/211:30 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$305
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/191:00 amLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 15mAvianca
Sat 9/276:10 amSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/73:55 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/141:30 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops21h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$308

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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 July 31, 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

Wed 8/27

6:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-9:58 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$236

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

7:58 pm-11:12 am

2 stops14h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/23

12:18 pm-7:43 am

2 stops20h 25m

$255

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-9:11 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$260

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

5:07 pm-11:12 am

2 stops17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-9:11 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$272

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

7:27 am-4:41 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$281

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Tue 10/14

10:53 am-7:04 pm

1 stop31h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

6:30 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 16m

$289

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 9/9

7:21 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

1:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$292

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 9/9

2:39 pm-11:14 am

2 stops19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

12:19 pm-1:34 pm

3 stops26h 15m

$296

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Thu 9/4

1:44 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops21h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$304

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

2:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$305

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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 July 31, 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from California to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Alaska 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, 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$175Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$184Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$195Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$235Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$301Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$310Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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