Costa Rica

$235+ Cheap flights from Monterey (MRY) 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Aug 12 — Aug 191
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Cheap flight deals from Monterey to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Monterey to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$408
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$235
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$500
From Monterey Regional to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Monterey Regional to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Monterey to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Monterey to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/1412:26 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops20h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/233:45 pmSJO - MRY
2 stops19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/1712:26 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/244:00 pmSJO - MRY
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/1412:26 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops20h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2012:30 amSJO - MRY
2 stops23h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/164:33 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:25 amSJO - MRY
2 stops31h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/164:33 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/242:54 pmSJO - MRY
1 stop22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/1512:58 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops23h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:25 amSJO - MRY
2 stops31h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/1412:26 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/242:54 pmSJO - MRY
1 stop22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/182:19 pmMRY - LIR
2 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/241:20 pmLIR - MRY
2 stops22h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$655
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/84:03 pmMRY - LIR
2 stops18h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1112:45 pmLIR - MRY
2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$777
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 8/85:15 amMRY - LIR
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1311:49 amLIR - MRY
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$956
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 8/85:15 amMRY - LIR
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1111:49 amLIR - MRY
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,140

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey 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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Monterey

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 12/14

12:26 pm-10:35 am

2 stops20h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/23

3:45 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 29m

$408

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 12/17

12:26 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

4:00 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 14m

$431

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 12/14

12:26 pm-10:35 am

2 stops20h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/20

12:30 am-10:29 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$514

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 12/16

4:33 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops19h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/23

6:25 am-11:53 am

2 stops31h 28m

$521

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 12/16

4:33 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops19h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

2:54 pm-11:53 am

1 stop22h 59m

$531

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 12/15

12:58 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/23

6:25 am-11:53 am

2 stops31h 28m

$541

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 12/14

12:26 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

2:54 pm-11:53 am

1 stop22h 59m

$546

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/18

2:19 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 51m

Liberia

Fri 10/24

1:20 pm-10:31 am

2 stops22h 11m

$655

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 8/13

10:23 am-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$235

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 8/13

2:14 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 01m

$423

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/6

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

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

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

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 August 7, 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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??

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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??

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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??

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  • 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?

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  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Monterey 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 airline flying from Monterey to Costa Rica

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American AirlinesCheapest$458Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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