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$169+ 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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
Dec 11 — Dec 181
Thu 12/11
Thu 12/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 11, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:01 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/121:31 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop28h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9$290
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:01 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/1512:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/10$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Sat 12/67:01 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops20h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$352
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/137:01 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1912:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/10$356
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:47 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/181:31 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop27h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/10$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:05 amMCI - SJO
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Tue 12/162:31 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/10$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/107:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop15h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/172:56 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop15h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - MCI
2 stops14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$396
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:45 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/139:35 amSJO - MCI
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Mon 12/153:39 pmMCI - LIR
2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/221:28 pmLIR - MCI
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/8$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Mon 12/158:08 amMCI - LIR
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/228:35 amLIR - MCI
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:15 amMCI - LIR
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/43:20 pmLIR - MCI
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$481

Cheap 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 November 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$169
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$561
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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 November 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

7:01 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

1:31 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$290

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

4:28 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops19h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

7:22 am-3:33 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$335

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 12/11

3:47 pm-11:42 am

1 stop19h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/18

1:31 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 39m

$366

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

11:26 am-11:37 am

2 stops24h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

12:33 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$368

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sun 1/18

11:26 am-12:22 pm

1 stop24h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

1:30 pm-3:33 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$369

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 1/5

6:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

12:33 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$384

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 12/10

12:47 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-9:08 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$386

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 1/28

1:22 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

2:31 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$386

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 1/28

6:06 am-7:44 pm

2 stops13h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$390

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Tue 1/20

5:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Liberia

Fri 1/23

2:05 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$397

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Costa Rica

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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 $436). 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 MCI to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 November 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 November 11, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,013 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,137 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 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 $397, Spirit Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Kansas City in 7h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2060 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 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 $436). 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 November 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$273Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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