Costa Rica

$466+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Costa Rica

Best flights from El Paso to Costa Rica
Discover carefully curated flight deals from El Paso to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Sun 2/18:15 amELP - SJO
1 stop11h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/76:30 amSJO - ELP
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Sun 2/110:31 amELP - SJO
1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/76:00 amSJO - ELP
2 stops17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:00 amELP - SJO
1 stop15h 02mDelta
Tue 2/247:00 amSJO - ELP
1 stop15h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/30$480
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:13 pmELP - LIR
2 stops36h 07mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/3011:20 amLIR - ELP
2 stops30h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/28$917
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 2/176:13 amELP - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/242:50 pmSJO - ELP
2 stops19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 4/287:00 amELP - LIR
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/303:25 pmLIR - ELP
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Wed 1/283:33 pmELP - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/42:54 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Mon 4/275:33 amELP - SJO
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/22:24 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Thu 2/266:13 amELP - LIR
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/51:45 pmLIR - ELP
1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$501

Find flight deals from El Paso to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for El Paso to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated December 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$466
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$587
Provider with most accurate pricing for El Paso-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for El Paso-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From El Paso to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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El Paso

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Sun 2/1

8:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$466

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Sun 2/1

10:31 am-11:43 pm

1 stop12h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-10:22 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$471

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Tue 2/17

6:13 am-2:53 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

2:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops19h 55m

$471

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Wed 1/28

3:33 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

2:54 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$475

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Mon 4/27

5:33 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

2:24 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$477

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-10:02 pm

1 stop15h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-9:13 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$480

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Liberia

Thu 4/30

3:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$481

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Thu 2/26

6:13 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Liberia

Thu 3/5

1:45 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$501

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Tue 4/28

6:13 pm-6:20 am

2 stops36h 07m

Liberia

Thu 4/30

11:20 am-5:33 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$917

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/29

Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica (average of $354). Flying from El Paso to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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.

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 December 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from El Paso to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from El Paso to Costa Rica?

    El Paso (ELP), located 7.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from El Paso to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from El Paso to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from El Paso to Costa Rica in about 11h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2067 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from El Paso to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on El Paso to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from El Paso to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from El Paso to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from El Paso to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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 El Paso to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica (average of $354). Flying from El Paso to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 3 airlines flying from El Paso to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from El Paso 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$400Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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