Costa Rica

$165+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 4/1412:24 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop23h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/2212:20 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop21h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 4/2312:15 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop24h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/3012:20 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop21h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/155:30 am
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops14h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2211:35 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/155:00 am
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2212:28 pm
LIR
-
MCI
1 stop9h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$380
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 4/146:04 pm
MCI
-
SJO
3 stops22h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/237:00 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop15h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$390
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Fri 4/1012:24 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop23h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/1411:38 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop11h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/95:00 am
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Thu 4/162:10 pm
LIR
-
MCI
1 stop17h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/186:33 pm
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop17h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 3/2512:21 pm
LIR
-
MCI
2 stops19h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$405
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/125:45 am
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops30h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/1512:20 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop21h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$408
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:15 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop24h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/612:20 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop21h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/812:15 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop24h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/1812:20 pm
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops34h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/235:00 am
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 4/272:10 pm
LIR
-
MCI
1 stop17h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$420

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$433
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Kansas City to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Price

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 3/28

7:10 pm-11:55 am

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/8

1:20 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 52m

$468

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 5/8

6:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

7:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$488

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-10:02 pm

1 stop15h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

7:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$499

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-7:07 pm

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 29m

$509

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 6/30

8:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/6

12:30 am-10:03 am

1 stop8h 33m

$539

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Mon 6/15

6:38 am-2:47 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Liberia

Mon 6/22

2:47 pm-11:26 am

2 stops19h 39m

$544

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 5/4

3:22 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

1:25 pm-9:01 am

2 stops18h 36m

$563

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 6/4

8:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/13

6:40 am-4:22 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$568

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Thu 4/16

5:50 pm-5:02 pm

3 stops24h 12m

Liberia

Mon 4/20

6:12 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$577

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

2:23 pm-6:20 am

2 stops16h 57m

Liberia

Wed 4/22

11:20 am-4:17 pm

3 stops27h 57m

$597

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica (average of $183). Flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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 Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    Kansas City (MCI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica. It is only a 17.4 mi journey to Kansas City (MCI) from Kansas City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $488, Delta can have you in Costa Rica from Kansas City in 7h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2124 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $154. Users have also found prices from $176 and $213 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica (average of $183). Flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 February 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$217Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$385Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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