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$420+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SJO
ago. 19 — ago. 261
mar. 8/19
mar. 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for McAllen to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$420
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$564
From McAllen Miller Intl to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
sáb. 9/66:23 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops26h 19mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/131:45 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops19h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
dom. 11/164:59 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops21h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/191:23 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
mar. 12/27:21 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops18h 44mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/93:20 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
sáb. 9/67:00 amMFE - SJO
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/137:55 amSJO - MFE
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 11/165:00 amMFE - SJO
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/192:20 pmSJO - MFE
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$617
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/27:00 amMFE - SJO
3 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/98:35 amSJO - MFE
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$2,995

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

McAllen

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

sáb. 9/6

6:23 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops26h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 9/13

1:45 pm-10:04 am

2 stops19h 19m

$420

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

dom. 11/16

4:59 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops19h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/19

1:23 pm-9:03 am

2 stops19h 40m

$480

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 12/2

7:21 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/9

3:20 pm-9:42 am

2 stops18h 22m

$565

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Deals found on 8/13

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Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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 agosto 14, 2025.

When flying from McAllen 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.

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 agosto 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from McAllen to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from McAllen to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from McAllen, you will be flying from Miller Intl, which is the city’s only airport. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is located 2.0 mi from the center of McAllen.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from McAllen 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 2 airlines flying from McAllen to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$433Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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