Costa Rica

$198+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Costa Rica

CMH — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Costa Rica

Mon 11/29:30 am -
1 stop29h 40m
Fri 11/133:10 pm -
1 stop29h 02m
Deal found 10/27$376
Fri 10/309:30 am -
1 stop29h 40m
Tue 11/103:10 pm -
1 stop29h 02m
Deal found 10/27$386
Fri 10/309:30 am -
2 stops29h 50m
Tue 11/33:20 pm -
2 stops28h 52m
Deal found 10/27$393
Mon 11/169:30 am -
1 stop29h 40m
Wed 11/183:10 pm -
1 stop29h 02m
Deal found 10/29$426
Fri 11/277:45 am -
1 stop13h 08m
Fri 12/42:25 pm -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 10/28$439
Mon 12/76:42 pm -
2 stops19h 18m
Thu 12/103:54 pm -
2 stops15h 38m
Deal found 10/25$443
Fri 11/136:00 am -
1 stop8h 46m
Sun 11/2212:37 am -
1 stop17h 18m
Deal found 10/27$461
Tue 12/18:15 pm -
2 stops17h 45m
Tue 12/81:42 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 10/27$479
Tue 11/106:25 pm -
2 stops19h 36m
Thu 11/1912:37 am -
2 stops12h 57m
Deal found 10/25$481
Fri 11/67:45 am -
1 stop13h 08m
Sun 11/82:25 pm -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 10/29$483
Fri 11/1312:20 pm -
2 stops9h 30m
Tue 11/173:54 pm -
2 stops17h 52m
Deal found 10/28$487
Mon 11/27:50 pm -
1 stop18h 56m
Sun 11/82:46 pm -
1 stop19h 03m
Deal found 10/26$488

Find flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Round-trip from

$385
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$198
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$676
From Columbus to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Columbus to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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ColumbusSan José

CMH Columbus - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 11/24

7:05 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

ColumbusSan José

CMH Columbus - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 11/7

10:59 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

ColumbusSan José

CMH Columbus - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 11/10

6:15 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

ColumbusSan José

CMH Columbus - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 11/6

6:00 am-7:53 pm

1 stop14h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

ColumbusSan José

CMH Columbus - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 11/9

7:45 am-7:53 pm

1 stop13h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

ColumbusSan José

CMH Columbus - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 11/4

9:04 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

ColumbusLiberia

CMH Columbus - LIR Liberia

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sun 1/3

7:46 pm-10:58 am

2 stops16h 12m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$258

ColumbusLiberia

CMH Columbus - LIR Liberia

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sat 1/2

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

ColumbusLiberia

CMH Columbus - LIR Liberia

CMHLIR

Columbus

Fri 1/1

6:04 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

ColumbusLiberia

CMH Columbus - LIR Liberia

CMHLIR

Columbus

Fri 1/1

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica (average of $474). Flying from Columbus to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus 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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Columbus to Costa Rica in about 8h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 46m. There are 2073 mi between Columbus and Costa Rica. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Costa Rica are United Airlines ($147), American Airlines ($179), and Southwest ($247).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica (average of $474). Flying from Columbus to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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 Columbus to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$221Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$538Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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