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$202+ Cheap flights from Fresno (FAT) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — SJO
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fresno to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Fresno to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 12, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/313:25 pm
FAT
-
SJO
2 stops20h 20m
Southwest
Wed 9/309:00 am
SJO
-
FAT
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/64:45 pm
FAT
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Southwest
Sun 12/139:00 am
SJO
-
FAT
2 stops15h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 8/316:00 am
FAT
-
SJO
1 stop30h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 9/302:57 pm
SJO
-
FAT
2 stops20h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 11/17:14 pm
FAT
-
SJO
2 stops15h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 11/81:23 pm
SJO
-
FAT
2 stops21h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$649
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/52:50 am
FAT
-
SJO
1 stop19h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/134:18 pm
SJO
-
FAT
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 10/173:05 pm
FAT
-
LIR
2 stops21h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 10/242:18 pm
LIR
-
FAT
2 stops19h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$664
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/311:50 am
FAT
-
SJO
1 stop21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/84:18 pm
SJO
-
FAT
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$690
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 12/66:45 pm
FAT
-
SJO
1 stop11h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 12/138:45 am
SJO
-
FAT
2 stops11h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$693
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/302:50 am
FAT
-
SJO
2 stops18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/304:20 pm
SJO
-
FAT
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$716
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/52:50 am
FAT
-
SJO
1 stop19h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/294:18 pm
SJO
-
FAT
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sat 10/246:04 pm
FAT
-
SJO
1 stop12h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 10/288:40 am
SJO
-
FAT
1 stop12h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$720
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 10/176:04 pm
FAT
-
LIR
2 stops17h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 10/2411:49 am
LIR
-
FAT
1 stop10h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$729

Find flight deals from Fresno to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Fresno to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated July 12, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$500
(Southwest)

One-way from

$202
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$721
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno 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 July 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

FresnoSan José

FAT - SJO

FATSJO

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 8/31

3:25 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

9:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$500

FresnoSan José

FAT - SJO

FATSJO

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 12/6

4:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/13

9:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$607

FresnoSan José

FAT - SJO

FATSJO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 10/31

1:50 am-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/8

4:18 pm-1:00 am

1 stop10h 42m

$690
Quickest round-trip

FresnoSan José

FAT - SJO

FATSJO

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 12/6

6:45 pm-8:32 am

1 stop11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/13

8:45 am-6:07 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$693

FresnoSan José

FAT - SJO

FATSJO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 12/5

2:50 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/29

4:18 pm-1:00 am

1 stop10h 42m

$717

FresnoSan José

FAT - SJO

FATSJO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 10/24

6:04 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

8:40 am-7:49 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$720

FresnoSan José

FAT - SJO

FATSJO

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 11/1

6:15 pm-11:25 am

2 stops15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/8

8:45 am-10:09 pm

2 stops15h 24m

$725

FresnoLiberia

FAT - LIR

FATLIR

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 10/17

6:04 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 06m

Liberia

Sat 10/24

11:49 am-8:52 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$729

FresnoLiberia

FAT - LIR

FATLIR

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 11/3

8:53 am-1:10 pm

2 stops26h 17m

Liberia

Sun 11/8

8:45 am-8:14 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$731

FresnoLiberia

FAT - LIR

FATLIR

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 7/22

5:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Liberia

Mon 7/27

3:27 pm-11:31 am

2 stops21h 04m

$839

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Best time to book a flight from Fresno to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fresno to Costa Rica

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Costa Rica (average of $288). Flying from Fresno to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 July 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fresno to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,804 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fresno to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Fresno to Costa Rica. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to Airterminal (FAT) from Fresno’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Fresno to Costa Rica?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Fresno to Costa Rica in just under 17h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 24m. Fresno and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2790 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno 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 Fresno to Costa Rica?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Costa Rica (average of $288). Flying from Fresno to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 2 airlines flying from Fresno to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fresno 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 July 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$488Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$553Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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