Costa Rica

$503+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SJO
Aug 1 — Aug 81
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Madison to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/113:57 pm
MSN
-
LIR
2 stops19h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 11/175:20 pm
LIR
-
MSN
2 stops16h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 12/87:05 pm
MSN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 57m
American Airlines
Fri 12/1812:34 am
SJO
-
MSN
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$555
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 9/2611:37 am
MSN
-
SJO
1 stop27h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 10/31:00 pm
SJO
-
MSN
1 stop20h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 11/126:00 am
MSN
-
LIR
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Thu 11/193:10 pm
LIR
-
MSN
2 stops16h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$572
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/21:25 pm
MSN
-
LIR
2 stops23h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 9/92:47 pm
LIR
-
MSN
2 stops20h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$578
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/156:52 pm
MSN
-
SJO
2 stops20h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:53 pm
SJO
-
MSN
2 stops18h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:05 pm
MSN
-
LIR
2 stops19h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 11/171:21 pm
LIR
-
MSN
2 stops22h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/67:00 am
MSN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 9/122:57 pm
SJO
-
MSN
2 stops20h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 12/316:19 am
MSN
-
SJO
1 stop16h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 3/11:48 pm
SJO
-
MSN
1 stop20h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:11 pm
MSN
-
SJO
1 stop21h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 8/102:56 pm
SJO
-
MSN
2 stops18h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$630

Find flight deals from Madison to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Madison to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated July 2, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$503
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$628
Provider with most accurate pricing for Madison Truax Field-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Madison Truax Field to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MadisonLiberia

MSN - LIR

MSNLIR

Madison Truax Field

Wed 11/11

3:57 pm-11:44 am

2 stops19h 47m

Liberia

Tue 11/17

5:20 pm-9:44 am

2 stops16h 24m

$503

MadisonSan José

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 12/8

7:05 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops18h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/18

12:34 am-10:37 am

1 stop10h 03m

$555

MadisonSan José

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/26

11:37 am-1:57 pm

1 stop27h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/3

1:00 pm-10:51 am

1 stop20h 51m

$562

MadisonLiberia

MSN - LIR

MSNLIR

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/12

7:05 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Liberia

Thu 11/19

1:21 pm-10:40 am

2 stops21h 19m

$572

MadisonSan José

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 8/15

6:52 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

2:53 pm-10:40 am

2 stops18h 47m

$580

MadisonSan José

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sun 9/6

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

2:57 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$595
Quickest round-trip

MadisonLiberia

MSN - LIR

MSNLIR

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/2

5:43 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Liberia

Wed 9/9

1:25 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$630

MadisonSan José

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 10/24

12:39 pm-10:25 am

2 stops22h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

12:55 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$685

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Deals found on 6/30

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Best time to book a flight from Madison to Costa Rica

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Costa Rica (average of $213). Flying from Madison to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $679). 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 July 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Madison to Costa Rica have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 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.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Madison to Costa Rica in about 18h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 50m. The distance from Madison to Costa Rica is about 2309 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Costa Rica (average of $213). Flying from Madison to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $679). 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 2 airlines flying from Madison to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$295Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$420Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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