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$310+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Jun 25 — Jul 21
Thu 6/25
Thu 7/2
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 May 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 28m
American Airlines
Fri 8/141:29 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops23h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/21$579
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/37:05 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/145:05 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops13h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$630
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/37:05 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 35m
Avianca
Fri 8/143:10 pm
SJO
-
MRY
3 stops27h 06m
Avianca
Deal found 5/24$665
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:30 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops27h 45m
Avianca
Wed 10/283:05 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops19h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 5/24$675
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/97:05 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 35m
Avianca
Tue 6/165:05 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops16h 04m
Avianca
Deal found 5/24$720
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/97:05 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 35m
Avianca
Mon 6/157:45 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops25h 24m
Avianca
Deal found 5/24$730
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 6/112:45 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops23h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 6/83:37 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops21h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Sun 11/86:30 am
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops31h 38m
United Airlines
Thu 11/122:20 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$787
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 6/15:00 am
MRY
-
LIR
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 6/811:49 am
LIR
-
MRY
1 stop10h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/25$902
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 10/73:31 pm
MRY
-
LIR
2 stops19h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 10/111:20 pm
LIR
-
MRY
2 stops32h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,019
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:00 am
MRY
-
LIR
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 6/218:30 am
LIR
-
MRY
1 stop16h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/22$1,044
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Fri 7/178:00 am
MRY
-
LIR
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 7/2511:49 am
LIR
-
MRY
1 stop10h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$1,121

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 May 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$579
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$310
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$610
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From Monterey Regional to Costa Rica
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One-way flight from Monterey Regional to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT 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 May 26, 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

Mon 8/3

7:05 am-11:40 pm

2 stops15h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

3:10 pm-5:16 pm

3 stops27h 06m

$665

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 10/26

6:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

3:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops19h 35m

$675

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 10/26

2:00 pm-7:32 am

1 stop16h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

8:40 am-9:37 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$768

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 6/16

3:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

8:45 am-11:47 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$768

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Sun 11/8

6:30 am-4:08 pm

2 stops31h 38m

Liberia

Thu 11/12

2:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops21h 20m

$787

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 7/18

3:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/24

8:45 am-2:55 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$794
Quickest round-trip

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Fri 7/17

8:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Liberia

Sat 7/25

11:49 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$1,121
Cheapest one-way

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 9/2

4:17 pm-11:34 am

2 stops18h 17m

$310

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Sat 6/6

12:46 pm-11:35 am

2 stops45h 49m

$349

MontereyLiberia

MRY - LIR

MRYLIR

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/8

7:03 pm-11:22 am

2 stops15h 19m

$350

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Deals found on 5/22

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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 May 26, 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
9,749 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
9,749 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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?

    Avianca and United Airlines can get you from Monterey to Costa Rica in just under 16h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 08m. 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.

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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 May 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$555Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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