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$104+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/171:38 am
IAD
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SJO
1 stop13h 19m
Volaris El Salvador
Sun 2/224:17 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/28$271
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Tue 3/31:35 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop13h 22m
Volaris El Salvador
Mon 3/94:17 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/28$272
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/94:00 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Wed 3/184:30 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/246:00 am
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop15h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop15h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/26:03 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop13h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 2/72:30 pm
SJO
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/266:00 am
DCA
-
LIR
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 3/53:13 pm
LIR
-
DCA
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$275
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/23:00 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Tue 2/107:50 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/85:55 am
DCA
-
LIR
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 3/51:45 pm
LIR
-
DCA
1 stop18h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/87:59 pm
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop15h 26m
American Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop10h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 4/226:26 am
IAD
-
LIR
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Thu 4/3012:28 pm
LIR
-
IAD
1 stop9h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:35 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/224:17 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/2411:30 am
IAD
-
LIR
1 stop26h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 3/33:29 pm
LIR
-
IAD
2 stops22h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$277

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 January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
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One-way from

$104
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$352

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 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 January 29, 2026.
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.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

5:59 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Liberia

Thu 2/26

3:13 pm-12:36 am

1 stop8h 23m

$276

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

3:35 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:51 pm-3:15 am

1 stop8h 24m

$281

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/20

5:52 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Liberia

Mon 2/23

3:29 pm-11:00 am

2 stops18h 31m

$281

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

8:29 am-7:02 pm

1 stop11h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

8:11 am-3:15 am

1 stop18h 04m

$281

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

10:11 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Liberia

Fri 4/17

3:25 pm-11:33 am

1 stop18h 08m

$283

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Liberia

Sat 5/16

1:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 45m

$286

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$286

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Liberia

Thu 2/26

2:05 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 16m

$286

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Mon 4/27

3:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 10m

$286

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

10:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 50m

Liberia

Wed 5/27

11:49 am-12:37 am

1 stop10h 48m

$286

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 January 29, 2026.

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.

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 11m. 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?

    $90 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $95 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$102Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$168Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$210Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$223Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$225Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$244Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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