Costa Rica

$565+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SJO
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 4, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Thu 6/47:30 am
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops14h 10m
Southwest
Tue 6/98:45 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/30$565
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Tue 11/248:47 am
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop14h 28m
Delta
Tue 12/17:00 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$608
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 9/167:15 am
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 9/231:25 pm
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops18h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$613
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 9/167:00 am
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop15h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 9/236:00 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop13h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$628
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Sat 6/135:56 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop16h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/219:35 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$635
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Sun 10/45:45 am
TYS
-
LIR
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Thu 10/81:25 pm
LIR
-
TYS
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/31$646
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 10/46:15 am
TYS
-
LIR
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Fri 10/91:15 pm
LIR
-
TYS
2 stops21h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/31$651
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/237:38 am
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops14h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 12/17:00 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops13h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/236:18 pm
TYS
-
LIR
1 stop21h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 12/11:21 pm
LIR
-
TYS
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$657
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 10/105:08 pm
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops19h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 10/242:45 pm
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops18h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$658
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 7/265:37 am
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop19h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 8/211:41 pm
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop17h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 7/235:37 am
TYS
-
LIR
1 stop11h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 7/292:47 pm
LIR
-
TYS
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$676

Find flight deals from Knoxville to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Knoxville to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$608
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$644
Provider with most accurate pricing for Knoxville McGhee Tyson-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Knoxville McGhee Tyson-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville 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 June 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/16

7:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

1:25 pm-9:45 am

2 stops18h 20m

$613

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-8:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-9:58 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$628

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 10/4

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Liberia

Thu 10/8

1:25 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$646

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 10/4

6:15 am-1:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Liberia

Thu 10/8

1:15 pm-10:27 am

2 stops19h 12m

$651

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 7/23

5:37 am-2:40 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Liberia

Wed 7/29

2:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$676

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/30

5:51 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Liberia

Sat 12/5

1:39 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$677

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Liberia

Tue 7/7

1:20 pm-9:43 am

2 stops18h 23m

$711

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/11

6:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

7:55 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$724

KnoxvilleLiberia

TYS - LIR

TYSLIR

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 10/5

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Liberia

Thu 10/8

1:25 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$726
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 10/5

5:45 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

1:23 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$737

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/2

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Costa Rica (average of $324). Flying from Knoxville to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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.

How often are flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Knoxville and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 48 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Knoxville to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 June 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Knoxville to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Costa Rica?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Knoxville to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Knoxville to Costa Rica in about 7h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 01m. The distance from Knoxville to Costa Rica is about 1782 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 Knoxville to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Costa Rica (average of $324). Flying from Knoxville to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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 3 airlines flying from Knoxville to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville 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 June 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$536Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$550Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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