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$365+ Cheap flights from Long Beach (LGB) 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGB — SJO
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Long Beach to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Long Beach to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/134:30 pm
LGB
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
Southwest
Sun 5/172:00 pm
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops19h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$610
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:30 pm
LGB
-
LIR
2 stops18h 45m
Southwest
Thu 4/302:10 pm
LIR
-
LGB
2 stops19h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$615
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:00 am
LGB
-
SJO
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Sun 5/39:00 am
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$627
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:50 am
LGB
-
SJO
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/88:45 am
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops12h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$633
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:50 am
LGB
-
SJO
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Mon 6/11:10 pm
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops19h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$658
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:00 am
LGB
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Thu 6/188:45 am
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$663
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/158:15 pm
LGB
-
LIR
2 stops15h 55m
Southwest
Sun 6/2111:50 am
LIR
-
LGB
2 stops22h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$706
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/158:15 pm
LGB
-
SJO
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
Sun 6/2112:35 pm
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops21h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$711
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/235:35 pm
LGB
-
LIR
2 stops18h 35m
Southwest
Sun 6/2811:50 am
LIR
-
LGB
2 stops22h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$763
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/268:30 pm
LGB
-
LIR
2 stops15h 45m
Southwest
Sun 5/32:05 pm
LIR
-
LGB
2 stops19h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$830
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/183:55 pm
LGB
-
SJO
2 stops20h 00m
Southwest
Sat 3/218:30 am
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops12h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$884
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:15 am
LGB
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Mon 9/79:00 am
SJO
-
LGB
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$899

Find flight deals from Long Beach to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Long Beach to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 12, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$610
(Southwest)

One-way from

$365
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$514
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One-way flight from Long Beach Municipal to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Long Beach 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Long Beach to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 5/13

4:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

2:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops19h 15m

$610

Long BeachLiberia

LGB - LIR

LGBLIR

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 4/23

5:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Liberia

Thu 4/30

2:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops19h 05m

$615

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

9:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$627
Quickest round-trip

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 7/3

8:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

8:45 am-8:25 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$633

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 6/11

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

8:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$663

Long BeachLiberia

LGB - LIR

LGBLIR

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 6/15

8:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Liberia

Sun 6/21

11:50 am-9:20 am

2 stops22h 30m

$706

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 6/15

8:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

12:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops21h 45m

$711

Long BeachLiberia

LGB - LIR

LGBLIR

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 6/23

5:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Liberia

Sun 6/28

11:50 am-9:20 am

2 stops22h 30m

$763

Long BeachLiberia

LGB - LIR

LGBLIR

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 4/26

8:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Liberia

Sun 5/3

2:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops19h 10m

$830

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 4/2

6:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

1:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops20h 05m

$936

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Best time to book a flight from Long Beach to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Long Beach to Costa Rica

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from Long Beach to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Long Beach to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Long Beach Municipal. Long Beach Municipal (LGB) is just 4.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Long Beach to Costa Rica?

    Southwest can get you from Long Beach to Costa Rica in just under 18h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2704 mi between Long Beach and Costa Rica.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Long Beach 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 Long Beach to Costa Rica?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from Long Beach to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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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