How long is the flight from Monterey to Costa Rica?

American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Monterey to Costa Rica in just under 10h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 34m. The distance between Monterey and Costa Rica is about 2979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

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

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

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

For a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Monterey Regional. Monterey Regional (MRY) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Monterey to Costa Rica?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Monterey 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.

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Sun 12/142:33 pmMRY - SJO

1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/196:40 amSJO - MRY

1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$944

Thu 12/115:05 amMRY - LIR

1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/1812:50 pmLIR - MRY

1 stop10h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$956

Sat 12/202:30 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:30 amSJO - MRY

2 stops31h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,177

Sat 12/204:24 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:38 amSJO - MRY

3 stops14h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$3,303

Best flights from Monterey to Costa Rica
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Mon 1/1912:52 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops21h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/261:43 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$506

Mon 1/198:20 pmMRY - SJO

1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/269:40 amSJO - MRY

1 stop14h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$596

Tue 1/66:09 amMRY - SJO

2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:02 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$588

Mon 5/46:45 pmMRY - SJO

1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/68:45 amSJO - MRY

1 stop14h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$686

Sat 1/104:22 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops28h 08mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/137:09 amSJO - MRY

2 stops34h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$660

Wed 1/78:20 pmMRY - SJO

1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/139:40 amSJO - MRY

1 stop14h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$686

Sun 1/118:20 pmMRY - SJO

1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/156:30 amSJO - MRY

2 stops16h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$690

Wed 1/78:20 pmMRY - SJO

1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/166:30 amSJO - MRY

2 stops17h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$690

Wed 1/78:20 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops19h 56mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/148:45 amSJO - MRY

2 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$690

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Tue 1/66:09 amMRY - SJO

2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:02 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$588

Wed 1/79:52 amMRY - SJO

2 stops26h 02mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:02 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$545

Wed 1/79:52 amMRY - SJO

2 stops26h 02mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:09 amSJO - MRY

2 stops28h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$580

Thu 1/86:09 amMRY - SJO

2 stops39h 34mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:02 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops25h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$563

Sat 1/1012:52 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops31h 38mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:02 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$549

Sat 1/109:52 amMRY - SJO

2 stops34h 38mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:09 amSJO - MRY

2 stops28h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$583

Sun 1/114:22 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops18h 16mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:02 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$543

Sun 1/114:22 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops20h 39mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:09 amSJO - MRY

2 stops28h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$578

Mon 1/129:52 amMRY - SJO

2 stops24h 51mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:02 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops25h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$496

Mon 1/124:22 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops18h 21mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:09 amSJO - MRY

2 stops28h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$531

Mon 1/1912:52 pmMRY - SJO

2 stops21h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/261:43 pmSJO - MRY

2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$506

Mon 1/198:20 pmMRY - SJO

1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/269:40 amSJO - MRY

1 stop14h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$596

One-way flights from Monterey to Costa Rica
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Sat 1/3112:52 pmMRY - LIR

2 stops21h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$230

Fri 1/304:22 pmMRY - LIR

2 stops42h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$259

Thu 1/296:07 pmMRY - LIR

2 stops44h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$289

Fri 1/306:00 amMRY - LIR

2 stops33h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$295

Thu 1/295:00 amMRY - LIR

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$325

Fri 1/308:20 pmMRY - LIR

1 stop21h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$336

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MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 1/19

12:52 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops21h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

1:43 pm-9:12 am

2 stops21h 29m

$506

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 1/6

6:09 am-7:44 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

4:02 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$588

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 1/19

8:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

9:40 am-9:59 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$596

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 1/10

4:22 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

7:09 am-3:52 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$660

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 5/4

6:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

8:45 am-10:38 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$686

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 1/7

8:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

9:40 am-9:59 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$686

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 1/11

8:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-9:18 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$690

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 1/7

8:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

6:30 am-9:59 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$690

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 1/7

8:20 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops19h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

8:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops15h 14m

$690

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Fri 1/30

4:22 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$259

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica (average of $219). Flying from Monterey to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Monterey to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Monterey to Costa Rica?
For a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Monterey Regional. Monterey Regional (MRY) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from Monterey to Costa Rica?
American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Monterey to Costa Rica in just under 10h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 34m. The distance between Monterey and Costa Rica is about 2979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Monterey to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Monterey to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Monterey to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Monterey to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Monterey to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Monterey 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 Monterey to Costa Rica?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica (average of $219). Flying from Monterey to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$458	Average$554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$555	Average$750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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