Costa Rica

$152+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — SJO
May 27 — Jun 31
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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 April 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 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 stops16h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:10 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops18h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/168:10 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops16h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 5/2311:59 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops20h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 4/286:05 am
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops15h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 5/116:30 am
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops25h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$417
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/168:10 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops18h 54m
GOL
Sat 5/233:08 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops19h 46m
GOL
Deal found 4/23$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 4/286:05 am
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Fri 5/811:35 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops20h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/48:03 pm
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop17h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 5/912:31 pm
SJO
-
CHO
1 stop18h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/48:03 pm
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop17h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 5/1011:35 pm
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops20h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 4/283:38 pm
CHO
-
SJO
1 stop21h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 5/126:30 am
SJO
-
CHO
2 stops24h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 4/287:13 pm
CHO
-
SJO
2 stops17h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 5/912:31 pm
SJO
-
CHO
1 stop18h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$425

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 April 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(American Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlottesville Albemarle-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Charlottesville Albemarle to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Charlottesville Albemarle to Costa Rica

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlottesville to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 5/8

8:10 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops18h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

12:10 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 29m

$345

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 5/9

8:10 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops18h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:10 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 29m

$347
Quickest round-trip

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 5/28

8:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

1:59 pm-8:33 am

1 stop16h 34m

$394

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 10/20

7:45 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops25h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/24

7:55 am-9:26 am

2 stops23h 31m

$443
Cheapest one-way

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 8/22

8:02 pm-11:34 am

2 stops17h 32m

$152

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 8/26

7:21 pm-11:34 am

2 stops18h 13m

$152

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 6/5

8:00 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$154

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 8/2

8:00 pm-11:56 am

2 stops17h 56m

$158

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 6/6

5:45 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 26m

$361
Quickest one-way

CharlottesvilleSan José

CHO - SJO

CHOSJO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 6/6

5:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$573

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Deals found on 4/24

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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 April 27, 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.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

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 18h 54m. 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.

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Top airline flying from Charlottesville to Costa Rica

Discover the top airline 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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