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$180+ 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
May 15 — May 221
Fri 5/15
Fri 5/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 6/157:42 pm
MCI
-
LIR
2 stops18h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 6/222:45 pm
LIR
-
MCI
2 stops20h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/32:56 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 6/912:30 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/288:30 am
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 6/43:27 pm
LIR
-
MCI
1 stop17h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/125:00 am
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 5/192:10 pm
LIR
-
MCI
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 6/17:35 am
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops12h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 6/1211:59 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/11$441
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/1011:30 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/178:45 am
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops13h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 7/67:52 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop19h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 7/2311:41 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop16h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/65:40 am
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Sun 5/101:25 pm
LIR
-
MCI
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/14$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 7/67:52 pm
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops17h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 7/142:12 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/97:47 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop27h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 6/172:09 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop17h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 5/56:15 am
MCI
-
LIR
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 5/93:27 pm
LIR
-
MCI
2 stops18h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 8/175:01 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 8/266:00 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop15h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$466

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

$432
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Delta)

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September

Average price

$490
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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 April 15, 2026.
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Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Sun 5/10

8:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Liberia

Sun 5/17

3:27 pm-8:41 am

2 stops16h 14m

$465

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Fri 5/8

5:39 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Liberia

Sat 5/16

2:40 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$480

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Fri 5/8

6:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Liberia

Sat 5/16

3:27 pm-8:41 am

2 stops16h 14m

$485

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 7/8

5:00 am-6:33 pm

1 stop14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/12

2:12 pm-12:24 am

1 stop9h 12m

$496

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 9/10

5:40 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

1:25 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$496

Kansas CityLiberia

MCI - LIR

MCILIR

Kansas City

Thu 6/4

7:42 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops18h 36m

Liberia

Tue 6/9

12:35 pm-8:34 am

2 stops18h 59m

$527

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 6/1

8:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

12:30 am-10:03 am

1 stop8h 33m

$556

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 6/9

10:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/17

8:45 am-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$559

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 5/8

9:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

1:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops17h 25m

$581

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 10/3

11:30 am-8:30 am

3 stops22h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

9:40 am-10:07 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$619

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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 $166). Flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 April 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,404 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,589 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,580 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 $465, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Kansas City in 7h 15m. 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.

  • 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 $211 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 $166). Flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 4 airlines flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 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 April 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$217Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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