Costa Rica

$136+ Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SJO
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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Cheap flight deals from Denver to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Denver to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Denver to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/210:43 pm
DEN
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SJO
2 stops18h 09m
Copa Airlines
Fri 8/218:12 am
SJO
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DEN
1 stop10h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/7$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/287:00 am
DEN
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SJO
1 stop12h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 3/117:00 am
SJO
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DEN
2 stops13h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 2/286:00 am
DEN
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SJO
1 stop15h 02m
Delta
Sat 3/73:46 pm
SJO
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DEN
1 stop9h 37m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$327
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1810:51 pm
DEN
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SJO
1 stop9h 29m
Copa Airlines
Fri 4/248:13 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 12m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/5$328
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2712:59 am
DEN
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SJO
1 stop11h 16m
Frontier
Sat 3/712:45 pm
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 4/137:00 am
DEN
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SJO
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/239:00 am
SJO
-
DEN
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/205:30 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Thu 5/2811:59 pm
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop23h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$331
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/410:43 pm
DEN
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SJO
1 stop8h 27m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/118:12 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop9h 59m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/6$332
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2610:51 pm
DEN
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SJO
3 stops17h 57m
Copa Airlines
Thu 4/305:46 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop12h 39m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/8$333
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:38 pm
DEN
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SJO
3 stops18h 08m
Copa Airlines
Fri 3/68:11 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/5$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2811:59 pm
DEN
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SJO
1 stop10h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1012:31 pm
SJO
-
DEN
2 stops28h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:06 pm
DEN
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SJO
2 stops37h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/2411:38 am
SJO
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DEN
1 stop20h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$337

Find flight deals from Denver to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Denver to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$484

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Denver Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Denver Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Denver Intl to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Denver Intl to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Denver Intl to Costa Rica.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Denver 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 February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sun 4/26

10:51 pm-7:11 am

1 stop8h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

8:13 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$328

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Wed 4/15

10:51 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops17h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

8:13 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$333

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Wed 4/29

10:51 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops17h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

8:14 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$333

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Thu 2/26

9:38 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

5:50 am-5:16 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$334

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Wed 3/4

5:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

6:30 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$340

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Tue 5/12

8:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

7:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$347

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sun 5/10

10:51 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

8:47 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$348

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sun 5/3

10:51 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

8:14 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$353

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Thu 4/9

10:51 pm-4:48 pm

3 stops17h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

4:09 am-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$353

DenverLiberia

DEN - LIR

DENLIR

Denver Intl

Sun 4/26

10:08 am-3:19 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

Liberia

Sat 5/2

1:03 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$523

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Best time to book a flight from Denver to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Costa Rica (average of $217). Flying from Denver to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 DEN to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver 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 February 8, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Denver to Costa Rica as you normally would.

How often are flights from Denver to Costa Rica delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Denver and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Denver to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Denver to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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 February 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Copa Airlines from Denver to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 Denver 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 Denver to Costa Rica?

    Denver Intl (DEN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Denver to Costa Rica. It is only a 18.5 mi journey to Denver Intl (DEN) from Denver’s city center.

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

    For as low as $523, Copa Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Denver in 5h 11m. The distance from Denver to Costa Rica is about 2336 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Denver to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $102 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $105 and Copa Airlines from $120 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $196. While the most popular route (Denver Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $288 on average, our data indicates $390 when flying from Denver to Costa Rica.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Costa Rica (average of $217). Flying from Denver to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Denver to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Denver 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$147Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$180Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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