$233+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Costa Rica
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MFE — SJO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to Costa RicaExplore 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 February 3, 2026.
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 February 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/47:01 am
MFE
- SJO
1 stop15h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1111:35 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 5/187:32 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop18h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3011:59 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:55 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop16h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 4/2611:13 am
SJO
- MFE
1 stop10h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 4/203:45 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops20h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
SJO
- MFE
2 stops20h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 4/203:45 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops22h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 4/262:08 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 4/267:32 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop18h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 5/212:10 pm
SJO
- MFE
2 stops20h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/257:32 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop27h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 5/312:10 pm
SJO
- MFE
2 stops20h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/226:00 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops20h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 4/296:30 am
SJO
- MFE
2 stops15h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$466
Best flights from McAllen to Costa RicaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from McAllen to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from McAllen to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/47:01 am
MFE
- SJO
1 stop15h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1111:35 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:55 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop16h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 4/2611:13 am
SJO
- MFE
1 stop10h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:00 am
MFE
- SJO
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2911:13 am
SJO
- MFE
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/223:45 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 4/296:30 am
SJO
- MFE
2 stops16h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:00 am
MFE
- SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 5/97:55 am
SJO
- MFE
1 stop14h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 5/47:32 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops18h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 5/92:24 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 4/267:32 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops18h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 5/212:10 pm
SJO
- MFE
2 stops20h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 4/203:45 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops20h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
SJO
- MFE
2 stops20h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$421
Last-minute flights from McAllen to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from McAllen to Costa Rica. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from McAllen to Costa Rica. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:00 am
MFE
- SJO
1 stop14h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 2/118:45 am
SJO
- MFE
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/57:28 am
MFE
- SJO
2 stops12h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 2/116:00 am
SJO
- MFE
2 stops12h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/77:00 am
MFE
- SJO
1 stop13h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 2/112:20 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$671
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/47:01 am
MFE
- SJO
1 stop15h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1111:35 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:00 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop27h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 3/215:30 am
SJO
- MFE
1 stop13h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$973
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/167:05 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops19h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 3/2211:35 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$769
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/207:05 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops19h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 3/2511:35 pm
SJO
- MFE
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$503
One-way flights from McAllen to Costa RicaSearch for one-way flight options from McAllen to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from McAllen to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/287:09 pm
MFE
- SJO
2 stops17h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/47:09 pm
MFE
- SJO
1 stop27h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$241
Find 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 February 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $405 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $233 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $538 |
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McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Wed 3/4
7:01 am-10:43 pm
1 stop15h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/11
11:35 pm-10:15 am
1 stop9h 40m
$405
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Mon 4/20
6:55 pm-10:11 am
1 stop16h 16m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/26
11:13 am-10:59 pm
1 stop10h 46m
$416
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Wed 4/22
7:00 am-12:21 pm
1 stop6h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/29
11:13 am-7:44 pm
1 stop7h 31m
$416
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Mon 5/4
7:00 am-7:37 pm
1 stop13h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/9
7:55 am-10:59 pm
1 stop14h 04m
$416
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Wed 4/22
3:45 pm-9:36 pm
1 stop6h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/29
6:30 am-12:09 am
2 stops16h 39m
$421
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Mon 5/4
7:32 pm-1:08 pm
2 stops18h 36m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/9
2:24 pm-12:09 am
1 stop8h 45m
$421
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Sun 4/26
7:32 pm-1:08 pm
2 stops18h 36m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/2
12:10 pm-10:02 am
2 stops20h 52m
$421
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Mon 4/20
3:45 pm-11:07 am
2 stops20h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 4/25
12:10 pm-10:02 am
2 stops20h 52m
$421
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Sat 3/28
7:09 pm-1:14 pm
2 stops19h 05m
$233
McAllenSan José
MFE - SJO
MFESJO
McAllen Miller Intl
Sat 4/4
7:09 pm-9:43 pm
1 stop27h 34m
$241
Best time to book a flight from McAllen to Costa Rica
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from McAllen to Costa Rica?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Costa Rica (average of $417). Flying from McAllen to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $840). 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 February 3, 2026.
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.
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$417 | Average$694 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$436 | Average$633 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |