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$513+ Cheap flights from Gainesville (GNV) 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SJO
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gainesville to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 6, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$513
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$604
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Cheapest flights from Gainesville to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/207:10 amGNV - SJO
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/278:00 amSJO - GNV
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/226:00 amGNV - SJO
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/261:43 pmSJO - GNV
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 7/136:00 amGNV - SJO
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/183:12 pmSJO - GNV
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$572
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/137:45 pmGNV - LIR
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/1912:21 pmLIR - GNV
2 stops20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 4/47:56 pmGNV - LIR
2 stops19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/112:10 pmLIR - GNV
1 stop30h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$937
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:10 pmGNV - LIR
2 stops25h 10mWestJet
Fri 8/287:05 amLIR - GNV
2 stops37h 25mWestJet
Deal found 1/5$1,455
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Wed 1/217:00 pmGNV - LIR
2 stops39h 21mWestJet
Tue 1/273:20 pmLIR - GNV
2 stops23h 44mWestJet
Deal found 1/5$1,586

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

Fly from

Gainesville

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 2/20

7:10 am-2:53 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$513

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

1:43 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$531

GainesvilleLiberia

GNV - LIR

GNVLIR

Gainesville Regional

Fri 3/13

7:45 pm-11:21 am

2 stops17h 36m

Liberia

Thu 3/19

12:21 pm-10:59 am

2 stops20h 38m

$580

GainesvilleLiberia

GNV - LIR

GNVLIR

Gainesville Regional

Sat 4/4

7:56 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops19h 22m

Liberia

Sat 4/11

2:10 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop30h 39m

$937

GainesvilleLiberia

GNV - LIR

GNVLIR

Gainesville Regional

Wed 1/21

7:00 pm-9:21 am

2 stops39h 21m

Liberia

Tue 1/27

3:20 pm-4:04 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,586

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to Costa Rica (average of $85). Flying from Gainesville to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Gainesville to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,083 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,083 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,083 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.

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

    Located just 4.2 mi from the city center, Gainesville Regional (GNV) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Gainesville.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Gainesville to Costa Rica in about 8h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Gainesville and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1366 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to Costa Rica (average of $85). Flying from Gainesville to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 airline flying from Gainesville to Costa Rica

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Gainesville 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 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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