$158+ Cheap flights from California to Costa Rica
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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 November 12, 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 November 12, 2026.
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2512:15 am -
1 stop21h 44m
Thu 12/33:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/55:45 am -
1 stop10h 52m
Sat 12/124:56 pm -
Nonstop6h 12m
Deal found 11/11![United Airlines logo]()
$530
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/212:15 am -
1 stop20h 29m
Thu 12/103:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sun 12/612:59 am -
1 stop10h 11m
Mon 12/148:45 am -
1 stop11h 19m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$533
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/511:58 pm -
2 stops12h 21m
Sat 12/1911:58 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 11/7![American Airlines logo]()
$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/411:59 pm -
1 stop16h 38m
Fri 12/111:00 pm -
1 stop10h 18m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/289:00 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Tue 1/123:25 pm -
1 stop19h 44m
Deal found 11/8![Delta logo]()
$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Sun 12/612:59 am -
1 stop10h 11m
Wed 12/91:00 pm -
1 stop11h 58m
Deal found 11/9![United Airlines logo]()
$554
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/511:35 pm -
1 stop12h 29m
Sat 12/196:20 pm -
1 stop25h 12m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/85:15 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Tue 12/151:00 pm -
1 stop22h 34m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$562
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:30 pm -
1 stop13h 22m
Mon 12/78:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/10![Copa Airlines logo]()
$567
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/2812:50 am -
1 stop11h 00m
Fri 12/42:45 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 11/8![Southwest logo]()
$568
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 November 12, 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 November 12, 2026.
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/611:25 am -
1 stop9h 19m
Sat 2/203:00 pm -
1 stop20h 38m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$453
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/712:56 pm -
Nonstop5h 34m
Sat 2/136:43 pm -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 11/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Fri 1/812:59 am -
1 stop15h 38m
Sat 1/164:56 pm -
Nonstop6h 12m
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Sun 1/3111:00 pm -
2 stops13h 30m
Sat 2/61:05 pm -
2 stops19h 25m
Deal found 11/9![Southwest logo]()
$561
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:30 pm -
1 stop13h 22m
Mon 12/78:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/10![Copa Airlines logo]()
$567
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/76:00 pm -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 2/173:25 pm -
2 stops25h 54m
Deal found 11/9![Delta logo]()
$571
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/319:35 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Mon 3/13:12 pm -
1 stop10h 47m
Deal found 11/12![JetBlue logo]()
$615
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Wed 1/2012:05 am -
1 stop20h 39m
Thu 1/283:00 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$519
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Fri 12/118:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/10![Copa Airlines logo]()
$567
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/212:56 pm -
Nonstop5h 34m
Mon 2/156:43 pm -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 11/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/256:15 am -
2 stops12h 24m
Thu 2/42:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/156:15 am -
1 stop13h 34m
Fri 1/227:00 am -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 11/8![Delta logo]()
$581
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/212:15 am -
1 stop20h 29m
Thu 12/103:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$532
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/209:58 pm -
1 stop11h 52m
Mon 12/283:06 pm -
1 stop10h 53m
Deal found 11/9![JetBlue logo]()
$623
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 3/77:04 pm -
1 stop12h 56m
Sat 3/138:25 am -
1 stop11h 07m
Deal found 11/11![Copa Airlines logo]()
$571
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Fri 2/1910:45 pm -
2 stops10h 45m
Mon 3/11:05 pm -
2 stops20h 30m
Deal found 11/8![Southwest logo]()
$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Fri 12/411:59 pm -
1 stop11h 11m
Mon 12/78:45 am -
1 stop11h 19m
Deal found 11/9![United Airlines logo]()
$589
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sun 1/317:11 am -
2 stops11h 19m
Thu 2/48:33 am -
2 stops29h 07m
Deal found 11/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$617
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/69:35 pm -
1 stop14h 25m
Thu 1/2112:50 pm -
1 stop11h 59m
Deal found 11/11![JetBlue logo]()
$623
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/810:30 pm -
1 stop11h 51m
Sat 2/136:01 pm -
1 stop25h 27m
Deal found 11/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$571
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/44:35 pm -
2 stops17h 30m
Tue 12/82:45 pm -
2 stops17h 55m
Deal found 11/7![Southwest logo]()
$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/42:26 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Wed 12/92:20 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/11![United Airlines logo]()
$590
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/236:30 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Thu 11/262:37 pm -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 11/9![Delta logo]()
$663
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/912:15 am -
1 stop20h 29m
Thu 12/173:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Fri 12/45:39 pm -
1 stop17h 31m
Tue 12/82:20 pm -
1 stop9h 24m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$590
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 1/149:40 pm -
1 stop12h 25m
Mon 1/182:45 pm -
2 stops19h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Southwest logo]()
$655
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/204:02 pm -
1 stop30h 19m
Tue 2/231:41 am -
1 stop18h 59m
Deal found 11/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$656
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/59:50 pm -
1 stop14h 14m
Fri 12/114:40 pm -
1 stop19h 24m
Deal found 11/11![JetBlue logo]()
$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/39:59 pm -
1 stop12h 46m
Thu 12/172:00 pm -
1 stop11h 59m
Deal found 11/9![Delta logo]()
$680
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Tue 2/97:41 pm -
2 stops15h 15m
Mon 2/158:45 am -
1 stop11h 14m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$592
Last-minute flights from California to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to Costa Rica. Data last updated November 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Costa Rica. Data last updated November 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2512:15 am -
1 stop21h 44m
Thu 12/33:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/2812:50 am -
1 stop11h 00m
Fri 12/42:45 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 11/8![Southwest logo]()
$568
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/212:15 am -
1 stop20h 29m
Thu 12/103:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/411:59 pm -
1 stop16h 38m
Fri 12/111:00 pm -
1 stop10h 18m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$540
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Fri 12/118:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/10![Copa Airlines logo]()
$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/55:45 am -
1 stop10h 52m
Sat 12/124:56 pm -
Nonstop6h 12m
Deal found 11/11![United Airlines logo]()
$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/511:58 pm -
2 stops12h 21m
Sat 12/1911:58 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 11/7![American Airlines logo]()
$537
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/511:35 pm -
1 stop12h 29m
Sat 12/196:20 pm -
1 stop25h 12m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sun 12/612:59 am -
1 stop10h 11m
Mon 12/148:45 am -
1 stop11h 19m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Sun 12/612:59 am -
1 stop10h 11m
Wed 12/91:00 pm -
1 stop11h 58m
Deal found 11/9![United Airlines logo]()
$554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/85:15 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Tue 12/151:00 pm -
1 stop22h 34m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/289:00 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Tue 1/123:25 pm -
1 stop19h 44m
Deal found 11/8![Delta logo]()
$547
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 November 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from California to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 12, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1311:25 am -
1 stop9h 19m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$173
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 2/26:14 pm -
2 stops16h 16m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/11![American Airlines logo]()
$201
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Fri 1/1512:15 am -
1 stop20h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 2/93:12 pm -
2 stops19h 06m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10![American Airlines logo]()
$206
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/512:05 am -
1 stop20h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$216
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1312:05 am -
1 stop20h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1312:15 am -
1 stop20h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/312:05 am -
1 stop20h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$226
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/3111:23 pm -
Nonstop5h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$229
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 3/1012:05 am -
1 stop20h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/411:25 am -
1 stop9h 19m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 1/192:26 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$233
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 November 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $414 (Volaris) |
One-way from | $173 (Justfly.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $643 |
Good round-trip deal | $567 or less |
Good one-way deal | $288 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2026.
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SacramentoSan José
SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SMFSJO
Sacramento Intl
Wed 3/31
1:15 am-11:59 pm
1 stop21h 44m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$158
SacramentoSan José
SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SMFSJO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 1/15
12:15 am-10:44 pm
1 stop20h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$204
Los AngelesLiberia
LAX Los Angeles - LIR Liberia
LAXLIR
Los Angeles
Tue 12/8
5:15 am-4:10 pm
1 stop8h 55m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$241
Los AngelesLiberia
LAX Los Angeles - LIR Liberia
LAXLIR
Los Angeles
Sun 1/3
7:16 pm-2:00 pm
2 stops16h 44m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$257
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 2/28
9:40 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop12h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$268
San JoseSan José
SJC San Jose - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJCSJO
San Jose
Mon 3/15
7:00 am-9:24 pm
1 stop13h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$268
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Mon 3/1
8:50 pm-1:45 pm
2 stops14h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$268
San JoseSan José
SJC San Jose - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJCSJO
San Jose
Sun 1/24
6:30 am-9:49 pm
1 stop13h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$268
San DiegoLiberia
SAN San Diego - LIR Liberia
SANLIR
San Diego
Mon 2/1
7:41 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops15h 29m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$269
San DiegoLiberia
SAN San Diego - LIR Liberia
SANLIR
San Diego
Mon 2/1
10:20 pm-12:45 pm
1 stop12h 25m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$269
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Best time to book a flight from California to Costa Rica
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Costa Rica?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Costa Rica (average of $520). Flying from California to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $863). 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 November 12, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from California to Costa Rica at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% 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 November 12, 2026.
The most flights from USCA to CR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 55 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 November 7, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$197 | Average$698 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$211 | Average$581 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$227 | Average$371 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$377 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$725 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$285 | Average$597 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$303 | Average$742 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$311 | Average$702 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$337 | Average$648 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$342 | Average$616 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |