Costa Rica

$106+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica

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IAD — SJO
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$106
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$501

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to Costa Rica
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica.
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/172:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Sat 6/145:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$255
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/301:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/85:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/72:05 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop18h 39mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 8/114:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/28$258
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/192:25 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 34mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/245:52 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$263
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:40 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1211:59 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 4/288:14 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/36:05 amSJO - IAD
2 stops14h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Thu 8/211:25 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/27$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 8/255:20 pmIAD - LIR
2 stops20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/172:05 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:05 amIAD - LIR
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Wed 6/41:25 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/27$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/295:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/22:26 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop16h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 7/276:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/45:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/76:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1012:53 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$306

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

District of Columbia

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/14

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$255

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/30

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/8

5:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

2:22 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

11:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$260

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

2:21 am-7:35 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

8:09 am-12:29 am

1 stop14h 20m

$269

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

6:40 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

11:59 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$273

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

1:50 pm-8:38 am

2 stops16h 48m

$278

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Liberia

Thu 8/21

1:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$285

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

7:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Liberia

Wed 6/4

1:25 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$286

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

5:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Liberia

Mon 6/2

2:26 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 39m

$287

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

5:39 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops21h 39m

Liberia

Sat 8/2

12:45 pm-10:59 am

2 stops20h 14m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 DC to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 April 29, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from District of Columbia to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Costa Rica one-way?

    $106 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris El Salvador. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $107 and $108, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 9 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$214Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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