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Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Costa Rica from $186

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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MSN — SJO
Apr 24 — May 11
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Madison to Costa Rica?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 55 days in advance, which can save you up to 64% on flights from Madison to Costa Rica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 55 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $695. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $702.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to Costa Rica?

Flights from Madison to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Madison to Costa Rica in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $413.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to Costa Rica (MSN - CR)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madison to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Madison to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Madison and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Thu 5/165:25 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/212:10 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$410
Sun 5/195:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$418
Sun 5/195:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$421
Sat 7/136:43 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2011:59 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$423
Wed 8/287:17 amMSN - SJO
2 stops15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/412:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$445
Wed 8/287:11 amMSN - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/412:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$447
Sat 9/144:28 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2812:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$449
Sat 5/186:11 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$453
Sat 9/141:31 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2812:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$459

Cheap Madison to Costa Rica flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Madison to Costa Rica specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Prices were last updated on April 19, 2024.
Thu 5/165:25 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/212:10 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$410
Sun 5/195:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$418
Sun 5/195:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$421
Sat 5/186:11 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$453
Sun 5/197:00 amMSN - SJO
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$465
Sat 5/185:09 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$469
Thu 5/165:45 amMSN - LIR
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/212:10 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$469
Thu 5/165:45 amMSN - LIR
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2112:59 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops21h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$471
Sat 5/186:30 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/226:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$503

Madison to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Madison and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Thu 5/165:25 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/212:10 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$410
Sun 5/195:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$418
Sun 5/195:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$421
Sat 7/136:43 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2011:59 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$423
Wed 8/287:17 amMSN - SJO
2 stops15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/412:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$445
Wed 8/287:11 amMSN - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/412:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$447
Sat 12/74:20 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/143:54 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops19h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$448
Sat 9/144:28 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2812:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$449
Sat 12/74:20 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops19h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/143:01 pmLIR - MSN
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$450

Madison to Costa Rica flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Madison to Costa Rica for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Wed 4/247:00 amMSN - SJO
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$595
Wed 4/247:00 amMSN - SJO
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:15 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$598

One-way flights to Costa Rica from Madison

Search for one-way flight options from Madison to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Wed 5/226:50 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$186
Wed 5/225:45 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$274
Fri 7/196:43 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$294
Wed 5/226:50 pmMSN - SJO
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$314
Thu 5/237:00 amMSN - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$348
Fri 7/191:25 pmMSN - LIR
1 stop24h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$460
Thu 5/239:51 pmMSN - SJO
3 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$495

Find flights from Madison to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison 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 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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Madison Truax FieldLiberia

MSN - LIR

MSNLIR

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/16

2 stops19h 34m

Liberia

Tue 5/21

2 stops20h 07m

$410

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sun 5/19

1 stop17h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/26

1 stop16h 20m

$418

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sun 5/19

1 stop17h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/26

2 stops15h 23m

$421

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/13

2 stops19h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/20

2 stops20h 47m

$423

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/28

2 stops15h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops20h 52m

$445

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/28

1 stop15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops20h 52m

$447

Madison Truax FieldLiberia

MSN - LIR

MSNLIR

Madison Truax Field

Mon 5/13

2 stops19h 35m

Liberia

Sat 5/25

1 stop9h 33m

$726

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/13

1 stop18h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/19

2 stops15h 05m

$775

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/14

1 stop6h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/28

1 stop8h 20m

$1,249

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Deals found on 4/18

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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 19, 2024.
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,325 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,955 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 5.4 mi from the city center, Madison Truax Field (MSN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Madison.

  • Can I find flights from Madison to Costa Rica for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Madison to Costa Rica for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $410, but on average you can expect to pay $464.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Madison to Costa Rica for under $600?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Madison to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What does MSN to SJO mean?

    Great question - MSN to SJO just means Madison Truax Field Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Madison to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Madison to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Madison to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Madison to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Madison to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Madison to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Madison to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Madison to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/19.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Madison to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madison 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 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$397Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$420Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$456Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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