Costa Rica

$158+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SJO
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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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 June 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/119:57 am
DEN
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1812:50 pm
LIR
-
DEN
Nonstop5h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/205:00 am
DEN
-
LIR
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2711:50 am
LIR
-
DEN
Nonstop5h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/245:00 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 9/271:25 pm
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$401
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/35:30 pm
DEN
-
LIR
1 stop19h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 11/102:40 pm
LIR
-
DEN
1 stop30h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 9/2511:47 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 10/27:55 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop12h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$403
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/911:15 am
DEN
-
LIR
1 stop25h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 11/172:40 pm
LIR
-
DEN
1 stop30h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/245:00 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:55 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop12h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$406
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/65:30 pm
DEN
-
LIR
1 stop19h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 11/82:55 pm
LIR
-
DEN
1 stop26h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$407
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:30 pm
DEN
-
LIR
1 stop19h 25m
Air Canada
Thu 11/262:40 pm
LIR
-
DEN
1 stop30h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 11/812:59 am
DEN
-
LIR
1 stop10h 41m
Delta
Thu 11/192:05 pm
LIR
-
DEN
1 stop9h 12m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$410
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/2610:43 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop8h 27m
Copa Airlines
Sat 10/34:08 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop14h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$410
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/115:30 pm
DEN
-
LIR
1 stop19h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 11/182:55 pm
LIR
-
DEN
1 stop20h 28m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$414

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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$396
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$158
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569

Good round-trip deal

$579 or less

Good one-way deal

$332 or less
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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. 8% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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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Cheapest round-trip

DenverLiberia

DEN - LIR

DENLIR

Denver Intl

Tue 11/10

12:59 am-12:40 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Liberia

Wed 11/18

2:05 pm-12:23 am

1 stop11h 18m

$410

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sat 9/26

10:43 pm-7:10 am

1 stop8h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/3

4:08 am-6:11 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$410

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Wed 9/9

8:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

1:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$428

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Tue 9/1

8:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

1:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$471

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sat 7/11

3:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/18

2:20 am-1:50 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$496

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Tue 12/1

10:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/15

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$508

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sat 9/5

7:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

1:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$514

DenverLiberia

DEN - LIR

DENLIR

Denver Intl

Tue 11/3

5:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

Liberia

Thu 11/5

12:50 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$520
Quickest round-trip

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sat 7/11

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/19

6:40 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$525

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sat 10/24

5:25 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

7:30 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$545

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Costa Rica (average of $128). Flying from Denver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,521). 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 June 11, 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 12% of weekly flights between Denver and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Denver to Costa Rica?

The best time to book flights from Denver to Costa Rica is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andCopa 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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 popular is this Denver to Costa Rica flight route?

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

    For as low as $410, Delta can have you in Costa Rica from Denver in 8h 27m. The distance from Denver to Costa Rica is about 2414 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 $126 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $126 and Copa Airlines from $128 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $229. While the most popular route (Denver Intl - Liberia) can be booked for $400 on average, our data indicates $544 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Costa Rica (average of $128). Flying from Denver to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,521). 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 8 airlines flying from Denver to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$186Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$188Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$273Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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