$117+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 11, 2026.
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 August 11, 2026.
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 9/233:20 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 9/281:15 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/7![Viva logo]()
$284
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Thu 11/192:25 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Mon 11/232:25 am -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 8/6![Viva logo]()
$325
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:20 pm -
2 stops17h 10m
Sun 9/134:35 pm -
2 stops17h 33m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$426
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sun 9/273:20 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 10/51:15 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/6![Viva logo]()
$427
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2210:07 pm -
1 stop12h 53m
Mon 10/261:25 pm -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/46:45 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Thu 10/86:00 am -
1 stop17h 43m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$440
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:15 am -
1 stop17h 25m
Fri 10/21:30 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:10 pm -
1 stop17h 47m
Fri 10/22:57 pm -
1 stop10h 01m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$444
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 12/112:32 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Tue 12/84:15 pm -
1 stop20h 47m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$445
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/610:47 am -
2 stops20h 48m
Wed 11/114:15 pm -
2 stops19h 22m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 11/711:00 pm -
2 stops12h 46m
Tue 11/173:54 pm -
2 stops20h 16m
Deal found 8/9![American Airlines logo]()
$449
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1411:01 pm -
1 stop11h 53m
Sat 9/191:19 pm -
1 stop11h 17m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$449
Best flights from California to Costa RicaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from California to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sun 9/273:20 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 10/51:15 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/6![Viva logo]()
$427
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 12/112:32 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Tue 12/84:15 pm -
1 stop20h 47m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$445
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:34 am -
1 stop9h 24m
Wed 9/98:45 am -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 8/11![Copa Airlines logo]()
$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/111:23 pm -
1 stop13h 12m
Sat 11/143:17 pm -
1 stop19h 39m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$484
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:10 pm -
1 stop11h 47m
Thu 9/171:05 pm -
1 stop11h 12m
Deal found 8/6![JetBlue logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/112:15 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Tue 11/179:40 am -
1 stop9h 28m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$494
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 12/51:15 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Tue 12/152:15 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 8/8![Southwest logo]()
$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 9/1510:01 pm -
1 stop12h 53m
Sat 9/191:19 pm -
1 stop11h 17m
Deal found 8/7![Delta logo]()
$558
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 10/281:04 pm -
Nonstop5h 47m
Mon 11/210:00 am -
Nonstop6h 02m
Deal found 8/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$561
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/93:58 pm -
2 stops20h 49m
Mon 9/142:47 pm -
2 stops22h 52m
Deal found 8/10![GOL logo]()
$636
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 10/1910:50 pm -
1 stop12h 15m
Thu 10/291:30 pm -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$517
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/610:00 pm -
1 stop9h 07m
Wed 11/118:44 am -
1 stop10h 31m
Deal found 8/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 11/1712:57 am -
1 stop10h 13m
Mon 11/238:45 am -
1 stop9h 38m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$569
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 9/256:00 am -
2 stops11h 45m
Fri 10/21:30 pm -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 8/10![Southwest logo]()
$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/217:00 am -
1 stop13h 05m
Wed 1/277:05 am -
1 stop15h 53m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$578
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Thu 9/1711:27 am -
1 stop11h 32m
Thu 9/244:15 pm -
1 stop18h 32m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$580
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 11/143:17 pm -
Nonstop5h 51m
Wed 11/181:43 am -
Nonstop6h 17m
Deal found 8/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/177:04 pm -
2 stops17h 14m
Thu 9/242:47 pm -
1 stop20h 31m
Deal found 8/9![American Airlines logo]()
$604
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/511:20 pm -
1 stop12h 28m
Mon 2/1511:59 pm -
1 stop14h 07m
Deal found 8/7![JetBlue logo]()
$609
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:00 pm -
1 stop14h 52m
Sat 9/55:55 pm -
1 stop25h 34m
Deal found 8/7![Copa Airlines logo]()
$566
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 2/22:40 pm -
2 stops20h 10m
Fri 2/121:05 pm -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 8/10![Southwest logo]()
$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 1/275:00 am -
1 stop9h 08m
Mon 2/18:35 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$580
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Wed 10/211:25 pm -
2 stops21h 35m
Wed 10/281:25 pm -
2 stops25h 12m
Deal found 8/6![Delta logo]()
$583
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Fri 10/211:49 am -
Nonstop6h 01m
Fri 10/97:00 am -
Nonstop6h 23m
Deal found 8/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$619
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/2910:00 pm -
1 stop8h 17m
Sun 1/313:59 am -
1 stop15h 29m
Deal found 8/7![Copa Airlines logo]()
$566
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 9/145:00 am -
2 stops12h 45m
Sat 9/191:15 pm -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 8/10![Southwest logo]()
$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2410:50 pm -
1 stop12h 04m
Thu 10/11:19 pm -
2 stops20h 53m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:00 am -
2 stops13h 37m
Sun 9/138:45 am -
1 stop15h 06m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$585
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Thu 10/812:37 pm -
Nonstop5h 53m
Thu 1/281:45 am -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 8/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$619
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:40 pm -
1 stop13h 21m
Thu 9/32:06 pm -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$695
Last-minute flights from California to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to Costa Rica. Data last updated August 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Costa Rica. Data last updated August 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 9/17:00 am -
2 stops24h 45m
Wed 9/303:10 pm -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$472
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:34 am -
1 stop9h 24m
Wed 9/98:45 am -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 8/11![Copa Airlines logo]()
$472
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:20 pm -
2 stops17h 10m
Sun 9/134:35 pm -
2 stops17h 33m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$426
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1411:01 pm -
1 stop11h 53m
Sat 9/191:19 pm -
1 stop11h 17m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$449
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:55 pm -
1 stop19h 59m
Tue 9/221:19 pm -
1 stop11h 17m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:10 pm -
1 stop17h 47m
Fri 10/22:57 pm -
1 stop10h 01m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$444
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 9/233:20 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 9/281:15 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/7![Viva logo]()
$284
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/252:20 pm -
2 stops17h 10m
Sun 9/274:35 pm -
2 stops17h 33m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$466
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 9/267:00 am -
2 stops27h 30m
Fri 10/24:35 pm -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$465
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sun 9/273:20 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 10/51:15 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/6![Viva logo]()
$427
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sun 9/272:20 pm -
3 stops20h 25m
Fri 10/24:35 pm -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$467
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Wed 9/302:20 pm -
2 stops17h 10m
Sun 10/114:35 pm -
2 stops17h 42m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$446
One-way flights from California to Costa RicaSearch for one-way flight options from California to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from California to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 10/283:20 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 8/7![Viva logo]()
$117
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Thu 11/192:25 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 8/8![Viva logo]()
$139
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 10/143:20 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Viva logo]()
$144
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 12/282:25 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 8/6![Viva logo]()
$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/3011:17 am -
2 stops23h 58m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$176
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 9/161:15 am -
1 stop21h 44m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Tue 9/297:11 pm -
2 stops40h 04m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$181
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 12/812:32 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$182
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 8/282:20 pm -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/2012:31 pm -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$187
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:40 pm -
1 stop15h 21m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$188
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1910:45 pm -
1 stop12h 13m
Deal found 8/10![JetBlue logo]()
$190
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 August 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $284 (Viva) |
One-way from | $117 (Viva) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $596 |
Good round-trip deal | $555 or less |
Good one-way deal | $300 or less |
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 August 11, 2026.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Las VegasSan José
LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sun 9/27
3:20 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop19h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 10/5
1:15 pm-2:05 pm
1 stop25h 50m
$427
Las VegasSan José
LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 12/1
12:32 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/8
4:15 pm-11:02 am
1 stop20h 47m
$445
Las VegasSan José
LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 9/1
12:34 am-10:58 am
1 stop9h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/9
8:45 am-10:30 pm
1 stop14h 45m
$472
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO San Francisco - LIR Liberia
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Sun 11/1
11:23 pm-2:35 pm
1 stop13h 12m
Liberia
Sat 11/14
3:17 pm-8:56 am
1 stop19h 39m
$484
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO San Francisco - LIR Liberia
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Sat 9/12
11:10 pm-11:57 am
1 stop11h 47m
Liberia
Thu 9/17
1:05 pm-11:17 pm
1 stop11h 12m
$484
SacramentoSan José
SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SMFSJO
Sacramento Intl
Wed 11/11
2:15 pm-8:32 am
1 stop16h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/17
9:40 am-5:08 pm
1 stop9h 28m
$494
Las VegasSan José
LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sat 12/5
1:15 am-12:20 pm
1 stop9h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/15
2:15 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop9h 25m
$517
Las VegasSan José
LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
LASSJO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mon 10/19
10:50 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop12h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/29
1:30 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop8h 50m
$517
San JoseSan José
SJC San Jose - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJCSJO
San Jose
Fri 9/25
6:00 am-6:45 pm
2 stops11h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/2
1:30 pm-8:25 am
2 stops19h 55m
$518
Los AngelesSan José
LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Tue 2/2
2:40 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops20h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 2/12
1:05 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop12h 45m
$520
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Best time to book a flight from California to Costa Rica
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SMF-SJO
LAX-LIR
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Costa Rica?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Costa Rica (average of $458). Flying from California to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $767). 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 August 11, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from California to Costa Rica at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
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 August 11, 2026.
The most flights from USCA to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Costa Rica?
The price you pay for your flight from California to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 August 8, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$87 | Average$191 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$166 | Average$606 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$170 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$682 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$208 | Average$522 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$211 | Average$528 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$242 | Average$537 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$582 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$303 | Average$661 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$310 | Average$662 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |