
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $136 (eDestinos) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $413 |
Good round-trip deal | $377 or less |
Good one-way deal | $189 or less |
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Return
Price
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 2/21
10:55 am-8:21 am
1 stop19h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 3/5
5:51 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop20h 14m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sun 4/12
5:11 pm-11:53 pm
Nonstop5h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/22
12:55 am-6:33 am
Nonstop6h 38m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sun 5/3
12:55 am-12:21 pm
1 stop10h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/9
6:00 am-11:21 am
Nonstop6h 21m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Tue 2/24
6:00 am-8:39 pm
1 stop12h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/1
6:40 am-11:08 am
Nonstop6h 28m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 4/25
12:55 am-10:11 am
1 stop8h 16m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/29
11:13 am-8:20 pm
1 stop10h 07m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Fri 4/17
12:55 am-10:11 am
1 stop8h 16m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
11:13 am-11:44 pm
1 stop13h 31m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Fri 4/24
5:00 pm-11:45 pm
Nonstop5h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/3
12:55 am-6:33 am
Nonstop6h 38m
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Tue 2/24
7:00 am-8:39 pm
1 stop11h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 3/7
6:40 am-11:08 am
Nonstop6h 28m
Los AngelesLiberia
LAX - LIR
LAXLIR
Los Angeles
Sun 4/12
5:50 am-2:25 pm
1 stop7h 35m
Liberia
Sat 4/18
4:05 pm-9:05 pm
Nonstop6h 00m
Los AngelesLiberia
LAX - LIR
LAXLIR
Los Angeles
Mon 3/23
12:25 am-11:55 am
1 stop10h 30m
Liberia
Thu 4/16
11:49 am-10:55 pm
1 stop12h 06m
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from Los Angeles to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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.
When flying from Los Angeles to Costa Rica, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from LAX to CR0 are scheduled on a Saturday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
About 17% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
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STS - LAX
One of Central America's true treasures, Costa Rica is small in size but huge on culture, sightseeing and adventure. Hop a flight from LA to Costa Rica to experience the natural beauty of over 20 natural parks and biological reserves - be sure to check out the sea turtles nesting at Tortuguero National Park. Looking at majestic waterfalls is awe-inspiring, but if action is what you crave, book a rafting or kayaking experience. Or, simply relax and unwind at a posh Costa Rican resort. Whatever you crave, Costa Rica can deliver.
If you're planning on leaving LA for Costa Rica, one thing to keep in mind is that you're leaving a mostly dry climate for a tropical one, meaning there will be bugs. While your options for packing mosquito repellent are limited due to TSA regulations, at least plan on stocking up when you get there. Driving in Los Angeles is...a unique experience not for the impatient; however, you at least have signs and clearly marked intersections - not so much in many parts of Costa Rica. If you must rent a car, be prepared for a new experience. Otherwise, it may be smart to arrange other transportation options. Lastly, prepare yourself for a laid-back pace in much of Costa Rica. Life in Los Angeles is fast and furious at times, so treat yourself to a break from it all in Costa Rica.
Escape from LA for a week of untouched natural beauty, cosmopolitan nightlife and jungle adventure. Use our smart search engine to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica.
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| Cheapest$164 | Average$348 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$454 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$193 | Average$408 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$220 | Average$515 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$224 | Average$510 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$311 | Average$507 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$333 | Average$538 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |