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$96+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

$235
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$96
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$491
From Columbus to Costa Rica
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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 August 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:00 amCMH - SJO
1 stop11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/57:30 amSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$235
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/185:15 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2511:27 amSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 11/196:05 amCMH - SJO
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Tue 11/257:00 amSJO - CMH
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/30$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:40 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/308:50 amSJO - CMH
1 stop11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/13:21 pmCMH - LIR
2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/71:21 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 9/76:00 amCMH - SJO
2 stops15h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/116:00 amSJO - CMH
2 stops14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$366
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 12/59:30 amCMH - LIR
1 stop30h 15mAir Canada
Thu 12/113:45 pmLIR - CMH
1 stop28h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/286:30 amCMH - LIR
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/72:20 pmLIR - CMH
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$549
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 9/156:54 amCMH - LIR
2 stops25h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/2211:20 amLIR - CMH
3 stops28h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1$599
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:50 pmCMH - LIR
3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:45 amLIR - CMH
2 stops10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,069

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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 August 2, 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

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop11h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

7:30 am-6:11 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$235

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 8/18

5:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

11:27 am-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$259

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 9/16

7:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

8:50 am-10:10 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$363

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-10:13 pm

2 stops14h 13m

$366

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Sat 9/13

2:35 pm-11:49 am

2 stops23h 14m

Liberia

Sat 9/20

12:25 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$421

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Mon 9/15

7:32 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 38m

Liberia

Mon 9/22

1:20 pm-9:38 am

2 stops18h 18m

$457

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Mon 9/15

6:54 am-6:20 am

2 stops25h 26m

Liberia

Mon 9/22

11:20 am-5:37 pm

3 stops28h 17m

$599

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 9/6

8:34 am-3:13 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$96

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 9/7

5:15 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 59m

$128

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Mon 9/22

6:34 pm-11:49 am

2 stops19h 15m

$170

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Columbus 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 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 August 2, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ($128), American Airlines ($170), and United Airlines ($220).

  • 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.

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  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Columbus 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 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$361Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$371Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$414Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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