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Cheap flights from California to Costa Rica from $82

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — SJO
Apr 24 — May 11
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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Costa Rica?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 50 days in advance, which can save you up to 21% on flights from California to Costa Rica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 50 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $482. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $511.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Costa Rica from California. Prices for September average $441 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $158. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 51% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Costa Rica (CA - CR)?

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.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from California to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between California and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've come across from California to Costa Rica. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 5/24:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/79:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$207
Sat 5/44:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/179:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$208
Wed 5/16:26 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/89:36 amSJO - SAN
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$210
Sat 5/42:28 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop17h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/119:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$214
Thu 5/24:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/79:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$223
Sat 5/44:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/109:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$224
Tue 5/141:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/219:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$227
Tue 5/141:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/219:36 amSJO - LAX
2 stops12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$228
Wed 5/12:51 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/159:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$229

Cheap American Airlines flights from California to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between California and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from California to Costa Rica. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 5/48:00 amLAX - LIR
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/82:35 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$281
Sun 5/1911:32 pmLAX - LIR
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop23h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$284
Thu 5/91:30 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/132:35 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$290
Thu 4/2512:45 amLAX - LIR
1 stop11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/32:30 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$316
Mon 4/2911:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/41:50 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$320
Fri 4/261:45 amLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/21:50 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$321
Thu 4/2512:45 amLAX - SJO
1 stop20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/101:50 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop22h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$328
Thu 4/2512:45 amLAX - LIR
1 stop11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/12:11 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop24h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$335
Fri 5/38:20 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/132:35 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$476

Cheap California to Costa Rica flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Costa Rica specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Prices were last updated on April 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from California to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 5/24:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/79:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$207
Sat 5/44:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/179:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$208
Wed 5/16:26 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/89:36 amSJO - SAN
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$210
Sat 5/42:28 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop17h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/119:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$214
Thu 5/24:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/79:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$223
Sat 5/44:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/109:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$224
Tue 5/141:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/219:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$227
Tue 5/141:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/219:36 amSJO - LAX
2 stops12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$228
Wed 5/12:51 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/159:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$229

California to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from California to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 5/24:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/79:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$207
Sat 5/44:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/179:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$208
Wed 5/16:26 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/89:36 amSJO - SAN
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$210
Sat 5/42:28 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop17h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/119:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$214
Thu 5/24:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/79:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$223
Sat 5/44:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/109:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$224
Tue 5/141:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/219:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$227
Tue 5/141:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/219:36 amSJO - LAX
2 stops12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$228
Wed 5/12:51 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/159:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$229

Non-stop flights to Costa Rica from California

Discover non-stop flight options from California to Costa Rica. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from California to Costa Rica. Search for alternative flights from California to Costa Rica by utilizing the search form above.
Wed 5/157:30 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Sat 5/183:09 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 4/19$258
Sat 5/47:10 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 37mJetBlue
Sat 5/113:09 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 4/18$273
Wed 5/17:30 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Sat 5/43:09 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 4/17$287
Mon 5/1310:55 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/184:05 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/19$288
Wed 5/297:30 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Wed 6/53:25 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 4/18$298
Tue 5/141:20 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/2012:33 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/18$306
Sat 5/47:10 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 37mJetBlue
Wed 5/83:25 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 4/18$318
Wed 5/1510:55 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/1610:00 amLIR - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/19$328
Sat 6/11:10 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/812:33 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/18$337

California to Costa Rica flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from California to Costa Rica for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from California to Costa Rica departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Wed 5/16:26 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/89:36 amSJO - SAN
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$210
Fri 4/262:20 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 16mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/109:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$245
Wed 5/19:32 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/89:36 amSJO - SAN
1 stop22h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$251
Wed 5/16:26 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/71:05 amSJO - SAN
3 stops33h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$255
Wed 4/242:51 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/109:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$258
Thu 5/210:25 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops33h 11mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/99:36 amSJO - SAN
1 stop23h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$264
Wed 4/242:51 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/312:51 amSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$268
Wed 4/242:51 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/69:36 amSJO - LAX
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$272
Wed 4/242:51 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/99:36 amSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$274

One-way flights to Costa Rica from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from California to Costa Rica, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from California to Costa Rica instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 5/183:14 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$82
Tue 5/146:56 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$83
Tue 5/143:17 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$90
Sat 5/186:35 amLAX - SJO
2 stops25h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$94
Fri 5/1712:15 amLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$95
Mon 5/138:26 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$95
Thu 5/23:36 pmBUR - SJO
2 stops40h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/19$97
Sun 5/54:23 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/19$104
Mon 5/139:17 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops10h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/18$105

Find flights from California to Costa Rica within your budget

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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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$207 - $314

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Price

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

1 stop15h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/7

1 stop13h 19m

$207

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/4

1 stop17h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/16

Nonstop6h 27m

$240

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 10/6

1 stop14h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop17h 20m

$246

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/7

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/16

1 stop7h 29m

$253

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Sat 5/11

Nonstop5h 37m

Liberia

Sat 5/18

Nonstop6h 01m

$258

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/7

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/16

1 stop7h 29m

$270

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Sat 5/4

1 stop27h 00m

Liberia

Wed 5/8

1 stop20h 08m

$281

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

Mon 5/13

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Sat 5/18

Nonstop6h 03m

$288

San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 5/14

1 stop11h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/22

1 stop10h 09m

$314

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Deals found on 4/18

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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 April 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Costa Rica, such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,108 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,108 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,108 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,102 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,108 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,932 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,108 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Aeromexico
7.7
Good
2,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,108 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

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.

  • Can I find flights from California to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Costa Rica for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $207, but on average you can expect to pay $228.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Costa Rica under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Costa Rica is less than $337.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Costa Rica for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

    The California to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 22 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica, as they are both options that can get you from California to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • What does LAX to SJO mean?

    LAX and SJO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to SJO refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The California to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/18.

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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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search Frontier flights
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$112Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search LATAM Airlines flights
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search JetBlue flights
DeltaCheapest$149Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$171Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Volaris Costa Rica flights
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$173Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Search Spirit Airlines flights
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$175Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Alaska Airlines flights
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AviancaCheapest$192Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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VolarisCheapest$200Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Hourly flight availability from California to Costa Rica

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 April 19, 2024.
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28%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
60%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
8%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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