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$105+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 10/305:54 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/21:23 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/1510:43 amDCA - SJO
1 stop11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/236:22 amSJO - DCA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:20 amDCA - SJO
1 stop6h 41mJetBlue
Fri 12/2610:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop7h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 10/29$252
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:15 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Tue 11/184:15 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$252
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Mon 12/155:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/81:44 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/121:23 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$254
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:15 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Mon 11/173:05 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/158:57 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/222:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$255
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Mon 12/85:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$257
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:07 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/164:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Tue 11/117:50 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/111:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/38:45 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$260

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 October 30, 2025.

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CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 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 October 30, 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

Tue 12/23

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

10:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/22

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

10:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/19

7:20 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/28

9:38 am-9:11 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

1:30 am-7:45 am

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

4:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$260

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/10

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Fri 11/14

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/19

10:06 pm-10:24 am

1 stop14h 18m

Liberia

Mon 3/23

1:01 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Mon 11/17

8:35 am-11:44 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$275

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

4:41 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops22h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

11:25 am-8:42 am

2 stops20h 17m

$279

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

3:35 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

8:11 am-3:15 am

1 stop18h 04m

$282

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

1:18 am-8:20 am

1 stop8h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

8:11 am-4:15 am

1 stop18h 04m

$282

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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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 October 30, 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 25% 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 7h 15m. The distance between District of Columbia and Costa Rica is about 2042 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?

    $105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $107 and $107, 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$225Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$244Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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