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$115+ 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$115
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:45 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sat 10/47:45 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/206:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/257:55 amSJO - DCA
1 stop12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/3110:10 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/312:35 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$260
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/152:25 amIAD - SJO
2 stops16h 27mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/1910:58 amSJO - IAD
1 stop15h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9$261
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/154:05 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Mon 9/224:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:05 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Thu 10/27:45 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:45 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Tue 10/74:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/57:59 pmDCA - LIR
1 stop17h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/103:08 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 12/46:00 amIAD - LIR
1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/85:15 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop13h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Wed 12/104:30 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 10mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/205:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/262:02 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/205:40 pmIAD - LIR
1 stop21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/262:02 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$266

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 11, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

10:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$260

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

2:25 am-4:52 pm

2 stops16h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/21

10:58 am-4:20 am

1 stop15h 22m

$261

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/8

4:41 pm-7:30 am

1 stop16h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

9:17 am-4:20 am

3 stops17h 03m

$261

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

2:25 am-9:58 am

1 stop9h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

9:17 am-4:20 am

3 stops17h 03m

$261

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

4:34 pm-7:27 am

1 stop16h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

9:17 am-12:30 am

2 stops13h 13m

$261

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

1:13 am-4:50 pm

2 stops16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

10:08 am-3:22 am

1 stop16h 14m

$261

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/22

4:34 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

9:17 am-4:20 am

3 stops17h 03m

$261

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/2

4:41 pm-4:52 pm

3 stops26h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

10:58 am-4:20 am

1 stop15h 22m

$261

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

7:59 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Fri 10/31

1:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Wed 10/29

7:35 am-10:09 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$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, 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 September 11, 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.

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 16m. The distance between District of Columbia and Costa Rica is about 2041 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?

    $115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $117 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$225Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$256Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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