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$91+ Cheap flights from Maryland 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SJO
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Maryland to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Maryland to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$91
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$501

Good round-trip deal

$595 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
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Cheapest flights from Maryland to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maryland to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 9/187:09 amIAD - SJO
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2111:35 amSJO - IAD
2 stops21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$252
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/151:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/265:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/272:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 22mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 8/14:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/29$256
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/22:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Sat 6/145:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$257
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/72:21 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 38mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/1110:57 amSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$259
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Tue 6/36:43 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/1412:28 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/56:03 amBWI - SJO
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1211:59 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$267
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:40 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1211:59 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:00 amBWI - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Fri 8/221:25 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/28$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:00 amBWI - LIR
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/153:25 pmLIR - BWI
2 stops20h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$279
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/74:49 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop18h 16mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/155:52 amSJO - BWI
1 stop7h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/288:17 pmBWI - LIR
1 stop17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/412:45 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$281

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Maryland 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Maryland

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

8:19 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

11:35 am-10:45 am

2 stops21h 10m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

5:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$255

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/27

2:22 am-6:44 am

1 stop6h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/1

4:17 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/2

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/14

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

9:32 am-6:48 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

8:09 am-4:20 am

1 stop18h 11m

$259

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/3

6:43 pm-10:27 am

1 stop17h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/14

12:28 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$266

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

6:03 am-10:17 pm

1 stop18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

2:15 pm-9:56 am

2 stops17h 41m

$270

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/11

11:54 am-10:17 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

6:03 am-12:11 am

1 stop16h 08m

$274

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Fri 8/22

1:25 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 52m

$275

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Liberia

Tue 7/15

3:25 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Maryland to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MD to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Maryland to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from Maryland to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Maryland to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Maryland 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Maryland to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $106 and $107 on American Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Maryland to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 7 airlines flying from Maryland to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Maryland 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$252Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$303Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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