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$107+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SJO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$255
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$107
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:31 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 48mCopa Airlines
Sat 11/156:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 9/1612:50 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/237:55 amSJO - DCA
2 stops12h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$256
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/251:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Sat 8/305:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:55 amDCA - SJO
1 stop14h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/158:50 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 10/136:11 amIAD - SJO
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/182:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$262
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:07 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/174:40 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:55 amDCA - SJO
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/96:00 amSJO - DCA
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop15h 15mDelta
Fri 11/217:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop13h 14mDelta
Deal found 7/29$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Thu 11/207:00 amSJO - IAD
1 stop13h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/29$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/810:34 pmIAD - LIR
1 stop18h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/1411:49 amLIR - IAD
1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/76:34 amIAD - LIR
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/1712:35 pmLIR - IAD
2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:00 amIAD - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 9/171:25 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/29$315

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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 July 30, 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

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/16

12:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

7:55 am-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

4:34 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

8:11 am-12:28 am

1 stop14h 17m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/30

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

2:37 am-8:19 pm

1 stop19h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

4:17 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 37m

$258

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

6:55 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

8:50 am-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$262

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/13

6:11 am-6:16 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/18

2:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$262

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

5:55 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$266

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

6:59 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$286

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/8

10:34 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 51m

Liberia

Thu 8/14

11:49 am-12:45 am

1 stop10h 56m

$294

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/7

6:34 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 01m

Liberia

Sun 8/17

12:35 pm-11:01 am

2 stops20h 26m

$299

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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 July 30, 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.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from District of Columbia to Costa Rica, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this District of Columbia to Costa Rica flight route?

    The District of Columbia to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $107 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $112 and $117, 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AviancaCheapest$256Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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