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$338+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/1812:37 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops23h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 10/22:47 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops22h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/84:17 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops20h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 9/142:47 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops22h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/67:01 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops15h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 9/132:47 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops22h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 11/1712:34 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops22h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 11/2312:30 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops20h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/34:09 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops20h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 11/162:01 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops24h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$559
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/512:40 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops24h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 9/122:57 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops21h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$609
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 11/35:20 am
MRY
-
LIR
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 11/168:45 am
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops16h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$631
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2210:23 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 52m
Avianca
Fri 11/275:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops13h 58m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$638
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2210:23 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/275:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops16h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$646
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 11/32:25 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop16h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 11/169:40 am
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop11h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$679
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1710:23 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 52m
Avianca
Tue 11/2412:40 pm
SJO
-
MRY
3 stops30h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$681

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 July 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$467
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$338
(Avianca)

Popular in

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February

Average price

$780
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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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Tue 9/8

4:17 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops20h 01m

Liberia

Mon 9/14

2:47 pm-11:47 am

2 stops22h 00m

$492

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/5

12:32 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop24h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-11:47 am

2 stops30h 47m

$622

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Tue 11/3

5:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Liberia

Mon 11/16

8:45 am-11:44 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$631

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 11/3

2:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

9:40 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$679

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/24

10:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

5:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$694

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 9/16

1:51 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops32h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

12:40 pm-5:58 pm

3 stops30h 18m

$723

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Tue 11/3

12:34 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops21h 59m

Liberia

Mon 11/16

1:33 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$726

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Fri 9/18

12:37 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Liberia

Fri 10/2

2:18 pm-11:47 am

1 stop22h 29m

$729
Quickest round-trip

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/24

5:10 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Liberia

Wed 10/28

11:50 am-9:16 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$746

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/24

10:30 am-12:22 pm

2 stops24h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

8:40 am-9:34 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$803

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Deals found on 7/25

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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 July 27, 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
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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, United Airlines, and Avianca can get you from Monterey to Costa Rica in just under 8h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 11m. 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.

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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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$555Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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