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$209+ Cheap flights from Charlottesville (CHO) 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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/88:10 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops18h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:10 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/138:03 pm
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop17h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2812:10 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/6$393
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/152:49 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops21h 22m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/2211:13 am
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops20h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/9$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 4/258:25 pm
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop17h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 5/21:00 pm
SJO
-
CHO
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/307:57 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops19h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 4/712:10 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 5/215:00 am
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 6/112:50 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops22h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/135:08 am
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops15h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1912:10 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/98:10 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops18h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:31 pm
SJO
-
CHO
1 stop18h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$440

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 March 10, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$209
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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January

Average price

$662
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price ($409 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlottesville to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 5/8

8:10 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops18h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

12:10 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 29m

$305

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 4/13

8:03 pm-11:35 am

1 stop17h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

12:10 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 29m

$375
Quickest round-trip

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 4/25

8:25 pm-11:51 am

1 stop17h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-12:38 am

1 stop9h 38m

$416

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 5/21

5:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

12:50 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$426

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 5/25

8:00 pm-11:56 am

2 stops17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

3:08 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$447

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 7/5

8:02 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops19h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/19

12:59 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$484

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 4/13

8:03 pm-11:35 am

1 stop17h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

12:10 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 29m

$509
Cheapest one-way

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 7/11

6:15 pm-11:59 am

2 stops19h 44m

$209

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 3/26

6:45 am-7:39 pm

2 stops14h 54m

$253

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 3/26

6:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops16h 47m

$273

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 $305, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Charlottesville in 18h 58m. The distance between Charlottesville and Costa Rica is about 1976 mi.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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