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$368+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/37:09 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops18h 08m
American Airlines
Fri 8/142:15 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops22h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 7/117:09 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops17h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 7/192:47 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops22h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/1812:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Thu 6/2511:59 pm
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop12h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/1012:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Fri 6/1911:59 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops16h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/2212:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop24h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 7/111:59 pm
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop12h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$652
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/312:00 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 8/148:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop9h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$706
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/1812:45 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops21h 37m
GOL
Thu 6/252:45 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops22h 10m
GOL
Deal found 3/30$715
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/77:03 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops15h 19m
American Airlines
Fri 6/123:37 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops21h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$725
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/181:54 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops18h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 6/2511:49 am
LIR
-
MRY
1 stop10h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:58 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop14h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 5/26:00 am
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop13h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$768
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 7/612:41 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop24h 36m
American Airlines
Thu 7/2311:41 pm
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop13h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$771
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 5/412:05 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops23h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 5/61:20 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops22h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$837

Find 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 April 1, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$471
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$368
(United Airlines)

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Average price

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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Thu 6/18

12:45 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/25

11:59 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 56m

$600

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-10:42 pm

2 stops15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/19

11:59 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$603

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 7/6

7:09 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/23

11:41 pm-11:51 am

1 stop13h 10m

$603

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 8/3

12:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

8:45 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$706
Quickest round-trip

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Thu 6/18

5:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Liberia

Thu 6/25

11:49 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$754

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 9/21

5:00 am-12:21 pm

2 stops30h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$773

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 4/28

1:58 pm-10:11 am

2 stops19h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

1:25 pm-11:45 am

2 stops23h 20m

$773

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Mon 5/4

12:05 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Liberia

Wed 5/6

1:20 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 51m

$837

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Sun 6/7

12:45 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop24h 52m

Liberia

Fri 6/12

3:37 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 18m

$1,023
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/15

5:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops28h 11m

$368

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Best time to book a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica (average of $218). Flying from Monterey to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 April 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Monterey to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,529 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Monterey 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 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, GOL, and United Airlines can get you from Monterey to Costa Rica in just under 17h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 04m. The distance between Monterey and Costa Rica is about 2885 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 $218). Flying from Monterey to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Monterey 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 1, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$555Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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