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$275+ Cheap flights from Charlottesville (CHO) 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — SJO
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlottesville to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Charlottesville to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlottesville to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 25, 2026.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:07 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops21h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2812:12 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops22h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$275
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:25 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops17h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 4/1712:44 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops19h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$345
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:57 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops19h 17m
American Airlines
Wed 3/2512:26 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$366
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/82:41 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 2/112:20 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops20h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$402
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:15 am
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:12 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$416
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:05 am
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 4/1712:12 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$494

Find flight deals from Charlottesville to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Charlottesville to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 25, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$275
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Average price

$377
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Charlottesville

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CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 4/13

8:05 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops19h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

12:12 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 27m

$275

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 5/8

8:05 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops19h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

12:12 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 27m

$275

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 3/9

7:57 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops19h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

12:26 pm-8:27 am

2 stops18h 01m

$275

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 4/22

8:05 pm-11:07 am

2 stops17h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

2:22 pm-9:54 am

2 stops17h 32m

$275

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 3/10

5:30 pm-11:26 am

2 stops19h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/26

10:25 am-8:27 am

2 stops20h 02m

$275

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 4/13

8:25 pm-11:38 am

2 stops17h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

12:44 pm-9:58 am

2 stops19h 14m

$345

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 2/8

2:41 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:20 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops20h 54m

$402

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Deals found on 1/24

Best time to book a flight from Charlottesville to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from Charlottesville to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Charlottesville to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Costa Rica?

    Most people fly from Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO) if they book a flight from Charlottesville to Costa Rica. Charlottesville Albemarle is conveniently located just 7.6 mi from Charlottesville’s city center.

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

    For as low as $345, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Charlottesville in 17h 13m. The distance between Charlottesville and Costa Rica is about 1976 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Costa Rica?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from Charlottesville to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 2 airlines flying from Charlottesville to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Charlottesville 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
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$454Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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