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$133+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJO
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Tue 7/1
Tue 7/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$296
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$133
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$557

Good round-trip deal

$511 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/158:47 pmORD - SJO
2 stops15h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/51:41 pmSJO - ORD
2 stops21h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/24$296
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:07 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 28mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/266:12 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop18h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/25$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 7/47:39 pmORD - SJO
1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/104:45 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$316
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/95:01 amORD - SJO
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Sat 8/161:47 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/25$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 7/57:41 amORD - SJO
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/191:00 pmSJO - ORD
Nonstop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 8/128:44 pmORD - LIR
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/222:26 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/26$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/107:52 amORD - LIR
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/171:03 pmLIR - ORD
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$438
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/33:45 pmORD - SJO
1 stop18h 35mAvianca
Sun 8/105:45 amSJO - ORD
Nonstop7h 40mAvianca
Deal found 6/25$448
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/132:03 pmORD - LIR
2 stops17h 17mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/184:58 pmLIR - ORD
2 stops29h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/26$477
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/242:00 pmORD - LIR
1 stop24h 45mAir Canada
Mon 12/83:45 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop27h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 6/26$506
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/712:07 pmORD - LIR
1 stop25h 58mJetBlue
Mon 8/112:10 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop31h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 6/25$529
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 8/83:18 pmORD - LIR
2 stops16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/154:58 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$549

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 June 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

8:47 pm-11:12 am

2 stops15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

1:41 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$296

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

3:07 pm-7:16 am

1 stop17h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/15

8:09 am-12:20 am

1 stop15h 11m

$310

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/4

7:39 pm-11:17 am

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/10

4:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$316

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/9

5:01 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

1:47 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$351

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

7:41 am-11:55 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/19

1:00 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$407

ChicagoLiberia

ORD - LIR

ORDLIR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

8:44 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Liberia

Fri 8/22

2:26 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$433

ChicagoLiberia

ORD - LIR

ORDLIR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

7:52 am-11:53 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Liberia

Sun 8/17

1:03 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$438

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

3:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/10

5:45 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop7h 40m

$448

ChicagoLiberia

ORD - LIR

ORDLIR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

2:03 pm-6:20 am

2 stops17h 17m

Liberia

Mon 8/18

4:58 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$477

ChicagoLiberia

ORD - LIR

ORDLIR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

2:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Liberia

Mon 12/8

3:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$506

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 26, 2025.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Copa Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,461 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,717 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,649 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    $133 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and JetBlue, with prices starting from $159 and $204, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica is $200. On average you can expect to pay $757. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $289.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 8 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 June 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$273Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$317Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$345Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$371Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$445Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$482Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$545Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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