Costa Rica

$410+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheap 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$410
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$612
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. 4% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from El Paso to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/512:15 pmELP - SJO
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/118:45 amSJO - ELP
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 4/292:42 pmELP - SJO
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/611:35 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop14h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 4/276:41 pmELP - SJO
2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/22:24 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/266:00 amELP - SJO
1 stop15h 15mDelta
Mon 2/27:00 amSJO - ELP
1 stop15h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/7$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 2/66:04 amELP - SJO
1 stop16h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/116:00 amSJO - ELP
2 stops11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$445
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 1/217:30 amELP - SJO
2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/275:00 amSJO - ELP
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$448
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 1/281:26 pmELP - LIR
2 stops23h 04mDelta
Sat 1/3112:35 pmLIR - ELP
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/7$457
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 4/298:10 amELP - SJO
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/69:40 amSJO - ELP
2 stops11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 1/218:15 amELP - SJO
1 stop11h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/278:45 amSJO - ELP
1 stop13h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/67:30 amELP - SJO
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/118:45 amSJO - ELP
1 stop11h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/286:04 amELP - LIR
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/311:28 pmLIR - ELP
1 stop26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/7$470

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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

El Paso

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Wed 4/29

2:42 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

6:30 am-11:04 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$426

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Mon 4/27

5:28 pm-11:35 am

2 stops18h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

6:30 am-11:21 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$426

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-9:19 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$437

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Wed 1/28

1:26 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

12:35 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$457

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Wed 4/29

8:10 am-6:50 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

9:40 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$459

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Wed 1/21

8:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

8:45 am-9:18 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$467

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Mon 1/26

7:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$467

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Fri 2/6

7:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:45 am-6:56 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$468

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Wed 1/28

6:04 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

1:28 pm-2:43 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$469

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Tue 2/17

6:13 am-8:12 pm

2 stops12h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

2:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops19h 55m

$472

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 January 8, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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

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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 American Airlines and Delta fly from El Paso to Costa Rica in about 6h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 10m. 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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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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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