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$158+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:05 amCMH - SJO
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Mon 12/297:00 amSJO - CMH
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/20$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/225:00 amCMH - SJO
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/297:00 amSJO - CMH
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/245:40 amCMH - SJO
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2612:35 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop9h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$561
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/248:17 amCMH - SJO
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:30 amSJO - CMH
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$576
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/229:30 amCMH - LIR
1 stop30h 15mAir Canada
Sat 12/273:45 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop28h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 12/19$661
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/239:30 amCMH - LIR
1 stop30h 15mAir Canada
Sat 12/273:45 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop28h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 12/19$781
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/225:45 pmCMH - LIR
2 stops18h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2712:15 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$849
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/256:35 amCMH - LIR
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:21 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$863
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/256:10 amCMH - LIR
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/43:50 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops22h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Fri 12/266:10 amCMH - LIR
1 stop29h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/43:50 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops23h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/256:35 amCMH - LIR
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/41:27 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,456

Find flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated December 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$158
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$872
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Costa Rica

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

1:31 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$251

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

1:31 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$258

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 2/21

11:25 am-12:22 pm

1 stop25h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

1:31 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 13m

$294

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 1/27

6:06 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

12:33 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$332

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 1/8

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$365

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 1/20

12:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-12:04 am

1 stop16h 04m

$374

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 1/19

11:02 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$374

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Mon 3/9

9:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Liberia

Thu 3/12

2:45 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop28h 11m

$393

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sun 3/8

7:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop18h 15m

Liberia

Wed 3/11

1:01 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$449

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Mon 3/2

5:30 am-6:37 pm

2 stops14h 07m

Liberia

Thu 3/5

2:01 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$449

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica (average of $259). Flying from Columbus to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 CMH to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 December 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Costa Rica at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Costa Rica?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 December 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,100 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,194 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Columbus to Costa Rica in about 7h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 08m. 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 Spirit Airlines ($106), American Airlines ($164), and Southwest ($181).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica (average of $259). Flying from Columbus to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$241Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$269Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$401Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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