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$265+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Costa Rica

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 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/275:28 pm
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops17h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 5/211:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop14h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 am
ELP
-
LIR
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Thu 3/51:45 pm
LIR
-
ELP
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1912:15 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Thu 2/268:45 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop13h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/267:00 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop14h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop10h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 am
ELP
-
LIR
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 4/301:20 pm
LIR
-
ELP
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 9/235:30 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 9/301:30 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 9/238:49 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops9h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 9/301:05 pm
SJO
-
ELP
2 stops19h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 10/2210:57 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 10/267:35 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop25h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/87:41 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops13h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 2/112:54 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/87:30 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop12h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 2/116:30 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop13h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/178:10 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop11h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 2/248:45 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 9/265:30 am
ELP
-
LIR
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 10/31:20 pm
LIR
-
ELP
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$576

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 January 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$265
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$612
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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 21, 2026.
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 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-10:09 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$392

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Thu 2/19

12:15 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

8:45 am-9:23 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$430

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Sun 2/8

7:41 am-10:30 pm

2 stops13h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:54 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$512

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Sun 2/8

7:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-6:56 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$515

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Tue 2/17

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

8:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$523

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Thu 2/19

7:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-6:57 pm

2 stops14h 57m

$550

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Thu 2/19

2:31 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops28h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

3:20 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$557

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

2:20 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$577

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Tue 1/27

6:04 am-10:30 pm

2 stops15h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-10:22 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$624

El PasoLiberia

ELP - LIR

ELPLIR

El Paso

Sun 3/1

7:24 am-12:17 pm

1 stop27h 53m

Liberia

Sun 3/8

12:37 pm-9:45 am

2 stops21h 08m

$944

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica (average of $356). 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 21, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 American Airlines and United Airlines fly from El Paso to Costa Rica in about 7h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1978 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Costa Rica (average of $356). 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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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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$400Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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