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$108+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Costa Rica

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 December 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/175:29 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2111:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/165:29 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2311:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/155:08 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2111:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/165:22 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops21h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/251:31 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/175:29 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2811:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$290
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/163:32 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/226:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/175:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/223:13 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/1510:20 amDCA - SJO
1 stop13h 00mDelta
Sun 12/217:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop14h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/14$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/153:38 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Mon 12/227:00 amSJO - IAD
1 stop10h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/14$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/147:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop18h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop13h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/307:50 pmDCA - LIR
1 stop17h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/93:23 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/155:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/221:50 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$336

Find 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 December 16, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$240
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One-way from

$108
(American Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$618

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

12:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-8:56 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$255

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

5:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Thu 2/26

1:27 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

7:59 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

8:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

8:35 am-10:06 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Thu 2/26

8:35 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

7:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Liberia

Wed 3/4

2:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Sun 1/11

8:35 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

11:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Liberia

Sun 1/25

2:01 pm-8:59 am

1 stop17h 58m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

8:35 am-10:06 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/5

11:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Liberia

Mon 2/9

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$265

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from District of Columbia to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 December 16, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to Costa Rica, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica?

    Departing from District of Columbia to Costa Rica will take you 8h 10m. The distance between District of Columbia and Costa Rica is about 2020 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $100, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from District of Columbia to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$225Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$244Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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