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$574+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SJO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Mon 3/30
Mon 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to Costa Rica

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 February 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 10/156:39 am
GNV
-
SJO
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 10/202:45 pm
SJO
-
GNV
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/137:59 pm
GNV
-
SJO
2 stops17h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 4/2012:10 pm
SJO
-
GNV
2 stops20h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/136:00 am
GNV
-
LIR
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 4/202:40 pm
LIR
-
GNV
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 6/66:00 am
GNV
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 6/2011:59 pm
SJO
-
GNV
1 stop21h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$668
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/86:00 am
GNV
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 3/147:00 am
SJO
-
GNV
1 stop14h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$784
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:00 am
GNV
-
SJO
1 stop15h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 3/2211:35 pm
SJO
-
GNV
1 stop21h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$942
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:00 am
GNV
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 3/217:00 am
SJO
-
GNV
1 stop9h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$1,032
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/164:59 pm
GNV
-
SJO
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Sat 3/212:40 pm
SJO
-
GNV
1 stop16h 49m
Delta
Deal found 2/28$1,108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 pm
GNV
-
LIR
2 stops17h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 4/112:40 pm
LIR
-
GNV
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$1,470
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:02 pm
GNV
-
LIR
2 stops18h 18m
WestJet
Tue 4/212:20 pm
LIR
-
GNV
2 stops25h 57m
WestJet
Deal found 2/28$1,685
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 4/96:00 am
GNV
-
LIR
2 stops28h 41m
WestJet
Tue 4/142:20 pm
LIR
-
GNV
2 stops23h 49m
WestJet
Deal found 2/25$1,847
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 pm
GNV
-
LIR
2 stops25h 15m
WestJet
Fri 8/281:15 pm
LIR
-
GNV
2 stops42h 07m
WestJet
Deal found 2/26$3,551

Find flight deals from Gainesville to Costa Rica

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville 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 February 28, 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

2:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$574

GainesvilleLiberia

GNV - LIR

GNVLIR

Gainesville Regional

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

Liberia

Mon 4/20

2:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$649

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Sat 6/6

7:32 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops19h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

11:59 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$717

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/22

11:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$942

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 3/16

4:59 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/21

2:40 pm-9:29 am

1 stop16h 49m

$1,108

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 3/16

4:59 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/22

7:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$1,235

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 3/16

11:24 am-7:33 pm

2 stops10h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/21

7:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$1,284

GainesvilleLiberia

GNV - LIR

GNVLIR

Gainesville Regional

Sat 4/4

7:56 pm-11:27 am

2 stops17h 31m

Liberia

Sat 4/11

2:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$1,470

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 3/13

1:32 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/22

7:00 am-4:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$1,540

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 3/13

7:45 pm-11:26 am

2 stops17h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/22

11:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,569

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Deals found on 2/27

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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 $83). Flying from Gainesville to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 February 28, 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
11,367 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,367 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,367 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gainesville 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 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 and Delta fly from Gainesville to Costa Rica in about 7h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 51m. Gainesville and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1366 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $83). Flying from Gainesville to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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