Costa Rica

$152+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Costa Rica

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LAX — SJO
may. 6 — may. 131
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated mayo 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$152
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Irvine to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Irvine to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Irvine to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/1111:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 25mVolaris El Salvador
mié. 5/211:08 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop22h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/1$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/512:24 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/201:08 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/810:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 39mVolaris Costa Rica
vie. 6/132:37 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/29$228
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
vie. 5/161:20 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops9h 15mAvianca
sáb. 5/246:10 amSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 5/1$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/285:08 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
mar. 6/31:06 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
vie. 5/1611:25 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
sáb. 5/247:25 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/1$346
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/311:33 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 6/1712:28 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops19h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 7/1112:56 amLAX - LIR
1 stop12h 27mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/204:00 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 6/119:40 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/242:25 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop21h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$430
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/2511:33 pmLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
mié. 10/111:20 amLIR - LAX
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$438
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 5/309:30 pmLAX - LIR
1 stop12h 50mSouthwest
vie. 6/62:10 pmLIR - LAX
2 stops18h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
lun. 11/175:00 pmLAX - LIR
2 stops17h 43mDelta
jue. 11/272:10 pmLIR - LAX
1 stop12h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/30$567

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 mayo 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 5/11

11:49 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/21

1:08 pm-11:00 am

1 stop22h 52m

$219

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 8/5

12:24 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 8/20

1:08 pm-10:49 am

1 stop22h 41m

$220

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 6/8

10:49 pm-7:28 am

1 stop7h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 6/13

2:37 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$228

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

vie. 5/16

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/24

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$303

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mié. 5/28

5:08 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/3

1:06 am-6:29 am

Nonstop6h 23m

$335

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

vie. 5/16

11:25 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/24

7:25 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

$346

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 6/3

11:33 am-11:33 am

2 stops23h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/17

12:28 pm-6:59 am

2 stops19h 31m

$351

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

vie. 7/11

12:56 am-2:23 pm

1 stop12h 27m

Liberia

dom. 7/20

4:00 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

$429

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

mié. 6/11

9:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Liberia

mar. 6/24

2:25 pm-11:03 am

1 stop21h 38m

$430

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

jue. 9/25

11:33 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop5h 47m

Liberia

mié. 10/1

11:20 am-4:07 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$438

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Irvine to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Irvine to Costa Rica as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on September 29, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to CR0 are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 mayo 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Irvine to Costa Rica have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Irvine to Costa Rica flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Costa Rica one-way?

    $152 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris Costa Rica and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $153 and $159, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Costa Rica?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Irvine to Costa Rica on time: United Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (80%), Delta (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest flight price from Irvine to Costa Rica is $152. On average you can expect to pay $892. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $197.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Irvine to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 10 airlines flying from Irvine to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$184Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$189Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$190Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$224Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$242Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$335Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$344Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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