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$171+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/312:41 pm
DAY
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SJO
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1011:35 pm
SJO
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DAY
2 stops15h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 5/26:57 pm
DAY
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SJO
1 stop18h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 5/122:22 pm
SJO
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DAY
2 stops19h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/2512:09 pm
DAY
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SJO
1 stop11h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 3/312:20 pm
SJO
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DAY
1 stop19h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/311:42 am
DAY
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SJO
1 stop11h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
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DAY
1 stop13h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/187:05 pm
DAY
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SJO
2 stops16h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 2/253:59 pm
SJO
-
DAY
2 stops18h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$480
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:30 pm
DAY
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SJO
2 stops19h 45m
GOL
Thu 2/2612:35 am
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop10h 04m
GOL
Deal found 1/20$522
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 5/26:00 am
DAY
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SJO
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Tue 5/121:25 pm
SJO
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DAY
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 6/16:00 pm
DAY
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LIR
2 stops18h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 6/83:25 pm
LIR
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DAY
2 stops17h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 6/15:51 pm
DAY
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LIR
1 stop19h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 6/812:37 pm
LIR
-
DAY
2 stops20h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 6/195:41 pm
DAY
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LIR
2 stops19h 55m
American Airlines
Fri 6/263:37 pm
LIR
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DAY
1 stop19h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/69:05 am
DAY
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LIR
2 stops10h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 2/132:20 pm
LIR
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DAY
2 stops22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$691
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 5/315:51 pm
DAY
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LIR
2 stops19h 29m
American Airlines
Thu 6/1112:37 pm
LIR
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DAY
2 stops18h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$693

Find flight deals from Dayton to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dayton to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(Delta)

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Average price

$613
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton 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 January 21, 2026.
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DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 4/8

7:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

12:44 pm-10:57 am

2 stops20h 13m

$553

DaytonLiberia

DAY - LIR

DAYLIR

Dayton

Mon 6/1

6:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops18h 00m

Liberia

Mon 6/8

3:25 pm-11:03 am

2 stops17h 38m

$603

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 6/1

6:00 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/10

11:13 am-11:03 am

2 stops21h 50m

$663

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 6/29

11:39 am-12:26 pm

2 stops26h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

12:30 am-11:29 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$663

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 6/2

6:00 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

12:30 am-11:29 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$663

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 6/3

6:00 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

12:30 am-11:29 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$663

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 7/4

6:00 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

11:13 am-11:03 am

2 stops21h 50m

$681

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 6/10

6:00 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/12

12:30 am-8:31 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$681

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 5/30

9:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

1:30 pm-11:03 am

2 stops19h 33m

$681

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 6/27

11:39 am-10:11 am

2 stops24h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

1:30 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$681

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Costa Rica (average of $149). Flying from Dayton 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Dayton 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
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton 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 Dayton to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Dayton to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Dayton. Dayton (DAY) is just 10.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    A quick flight from Dayton to Costa Rica can take about 14h 22m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $553. Airlines will cover a distance of 2065 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Costa Rica (average of $149). Flying from Dayton 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 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$221Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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