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$237+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SJO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$435
(Delta)

One-way from

$237
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$613
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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 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/212:37 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Thu 1/297:00 amSJO - DAY
1 stop15h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/8$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/287:30 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/612:35 amSJO - DAY
1 stop17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop18h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1212:42 pmSJO - DAY
1 stop26h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/2110:16 amDAY - SJO
2 stops14h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/297:09 amSJO - DAY
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$522
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:33 pmDAY - SJO
2 stops15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/205:25 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$534
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/89:50 amDAY - SJO
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/135:10 pmSJO - DAY
1 stop20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/211:33 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/257:09 amSJO - DAY
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/2110:24 amDAY - SJO
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/298:45 amSJO - DAY
2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$550
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/92:37 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Mon 2/167:00 amSJO - DAY
1 stop14h 43mDelta
Deal found 1/7$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 pmDAY - LIR
2 stops19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/262:08 pmLIR - DAY
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 5/315:41 pmDAY - LIR
2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/72:45 pmLIR - DAY
2 stops20h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/295:47 pmDAY - LIR
2 stops20h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/92:01 pmLIR - DAY
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$598

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

2:37 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-11:16 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$435

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 2/28

7:30 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop18h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

12:35 am-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$453

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 5/2

6:57 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

6:30 am-9:44 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$458

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

1:33 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

7:09 am-9:44 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$522

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

1:33 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

7:09 am-9:44 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$540

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

10:24 am-8:39 pm

2 stops11h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

8:45 am-10:02 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$550

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 2/9

2:37 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

7:00 am-10:43 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$558

DaytonLiberia

DAY - LIR

DAYLIR

Dayton

Thu 1/29

5:47 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 23m

Liberia

Mon 2/9

2:01 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$598

DaytonLiberia

DAY - LIR

DAYLIR

Dayton

Thu 2/5

6:14 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Liberia

Sun 2/15

3:29 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$607

DaytonLiberia

DAY - LIR

DAYLIR

Dayton

Fri 6/19

6:31 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 05m

Liberia

Fri 6/26

2:08 pm-11:15 am

2 stops19h 07m

$632

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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 8, 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
8,025 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
8,025 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
11,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 8h 38m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $435. 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$241Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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