Costa Rica

$173+ Cheap flights from Charleston (CHS) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SJO
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Charleston to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 11/710:50 am
CHS
-
SJO
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/108:05 pm
SJO
-
CHS
2 stops12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$411
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2911:05 am
CHS
-
LIR
1 stop27h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 6/61:00 pm
LIR
-
CHS
1 stop19h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$425
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/232:53 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop19h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/309:35 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/34:34 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/87:07 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/142:53 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop24h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/1210:38 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/289:35 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$464
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/210:38 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop6h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/87:07 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/142:53 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/181:00 pm
SJO
-
CHS
2 stops17h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$470
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/34:34 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/79:35 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$473
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/1210:38 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/17:07 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop24h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$476
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/1210:38 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/277:00 am
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$481
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/134:37 pm
CHS
-
LIR
1 stop21h 18m
JetBlue
Tue 6/232:00 pm
LIR
-
CHS
1 stop17h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/1$515

Find flight deals from Charleston to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Charleston to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$425
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$568
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charleston-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Charleston-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Charleston to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Charleston to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Sun 8/23

6:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/30

12:35 pm-11:25 am

2 stops20h 50m

$525

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Tue 8/25

10:00 am-9:04 am

2 stops25h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

2:48 pm-10:02 am

2 stops17h 14m

$585

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Wed 6/17

10:00 am-9:06 am

2 stops25h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/22

12:08 pm-10:16 am

2 stops20h 08m

$591

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Fri 7/3

7:47 pm-11:06 am

2 stops17h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

8:30 am-10:11 am

2 stops23h 41m

$594

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Tue 6/2

10:00 am-11:06 am

2 stops27h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

6:19 pm-10:16 am

2 stops13h 57m

$602

CharlestonLiberia

CHS - LIR

CHSLIR

Charleston

Thu 6/4

4:01 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Liberia

Fri 6/12

2:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

$605

CharlestonLiberia

CHS - LIR

CHSLIR

Charleston

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Liberia

Tue 7/21

2:15 pm-10:07 am

2 stops17h 52m

$611

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Fri 7/31

7:46 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops24h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

8:12 am-10:11 am

2 stops23h 59m

$611

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Fri 6/12

3:23 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop25h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/19

7:07 am-8:48 am

1 stop23h 41m

$612

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Mon 7/27

5:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

3:38 pm-10:07 am

2 stops16h 29m

$613

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Best time to book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Costa Rica

How far ahead should I book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica?

The best time to book flights from Charleston to Costa Rica is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica (average of $231). Flying from Charleston to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $441). 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.

How often are flights from Charleston to Costa Rica delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Charleston and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Charleston to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 May 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Charleston to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charleston to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Charleston, you will be flying from Charleston, which is the city’s only airport. Charleston (CHS) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Charleston.

  • How long is the flight from Charleston to Costa Rica?

    Air Canada, JetBlue, and Southwest can get you from Charleston to Costa Rica in just under 14h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 06m. There are 1603 mi between Charleston and Costa Rica. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charleston to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Charleston to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Charleston to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charleston to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charleston to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica (average of $231). Flying from Charleston to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $441). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Charleston to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$288Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$340Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$422Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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