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$285+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/38:32 am
DAY
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SJO
1 stop12h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1011:35 pm
SJO
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DAY
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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
-
DAY
2 stops19h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$478
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:00 am
DAY
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SJO
1 stop7h 55m
JetBlue
Tue 3/317:00 am
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop8h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/28$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/259:14 am
DAY
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SJO
2 stops14h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 3/311:25 pm
SJO
-
DAY
2 stops25h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/126:35 pm
DAY
-
SJO
2 stops20h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 5/2411:59 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop11h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$544
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/285:49 pm
DAY
-
SJO
2 stops18h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/77:30 am
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/126:00 am
DAY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 3/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$570
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/257:30 pm
DAY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 3/312:20 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop19h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$581
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/189:00 am
DAY
-
LIR
2 stops10h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 2/248:35 am
LIR
-
DAY
2 stops14h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/187:07 am
DAY
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LIR
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 2/243:29 pm
LIR
-
DAY
1 stop26h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 6/16:05 pm
DAY
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LIR
2 stops20h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 6/83:27 pm
LIR
-
DAY
2 stops17h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$603
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 5/236:00 am
DAY
-
LIR
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 5/303:27 pm
LIR
-
DAY
2 stops17h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$623

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 29, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$351
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$285
(Priceline)

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Average price

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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 29, 2026.
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

Tue 3/3

8:32 am-8:12 pm

1 stop12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

11:35 pm-11:39 am

1 stop10h 04m

$351

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

2:22 pm-11:57 am

2 stops19h 35m

$478

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 3/25

9:14 am-9:32 pm

2 stops14h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/31

1:25 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$543

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 2/23

5:49 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops25h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

2:20 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$570

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 5/12

8:32 am-7:07 pm

2 stops12h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/24

6:12 am-8:43 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$571

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 6/1

5:55 am-7:14 pm

2 stops15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

3:12 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$571

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$573

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 2/28

7:30 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop18h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$582

DaytonLiberia

DAY - LIR

DAYLIR

Dayton

Wed 2/18

9:00 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Liberia

Tue 2/24

8:35 am-11:43 pm

2 stops14h 08m

$583

DaytonLiberia

DAY - LIR

DAYLIR

Dayton

Mon 6/1

6:05 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Liberia

Mon 6/8

3:27 pm-11:04 am

2 stops17h 37m

$603

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Costa Rica

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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 29, 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
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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 18m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $543. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$221Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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