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$131+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SJO
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 25, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/118:07 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop5h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/1512:31 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 3/76:35 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/1412:24 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/105:00 pm
CHS
-
SJO
2 stops20h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1712:24 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/78:07 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop29h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/912:24 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 4/68:07 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop29h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/912:24 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/88:07 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop29h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/1412:24 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$339
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:35 pm
CHS
-
SJO
2 stops18h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/11:31 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop27h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$352
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/71:35 pm
CHS
-
LIR
1 stop24h 20m
JetBlue
Sat 2/1412:15 pm
LIR
-
CHS
1 stop19h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/23$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 3/66:35 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop18h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1012:31 pm
SJO
-
CHS
2 stops25h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/223:01 pm
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop21h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/11:31 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop27h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/58:07 am
CHS
-
SJO
1 stop29h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/812:24 pm
SJO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$358
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:08 pm
CHS
-
LIR
1 stop17h 47m
JetBlue
Thu 4/231:00 pm
LIR
-
CHS
1 stop28h 13m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/23$415

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 January 25, 2026.

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3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$131
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$518
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Charleston

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Sat 4/11

8:07 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

12:31 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$269

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Tue 3/10

5:00 pm-11:22 am

2 stops20h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

12:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$309

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Mon 4/6

8:07 am-11:19 am

1 stop29h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

12:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$336

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Mon 4/6

8:07 am-11:19 am

1 stop29h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

12:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$336

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Wed 4/8

8:07 am-11:19 am

1 stop29h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

12:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$339

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Wed 4/8

8:07 am-10:42 am

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

12:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$342

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Tue 4/7

8:07 am-10:42 am

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

12:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$342

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Sat 3/7

6:35 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/14

12:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$345

CharlestonLiberia

CHS - LIR

CHSLIR

Charleston

Sat 2/7

1:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Liberia

Sat 2/14

12:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop19h 15m

$355

CharlestonSan José

CHS - SJO

CHSSJO

Charleston

Fri 3/6

6:35 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

12:31 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$356

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Best time to book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica (average of $90). Flying from Charleston to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 January 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,195 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,375 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines can get you from Charleston to Costa Rica in just under 5h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 08m. There are 1603 mi between Charleston and Costa Rica. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charleston to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $151. Delta flights start at $167 while deals on United Airlines start at $199 one-way.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Costa Rica (average of $90). Flying from Charleston to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 January 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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