Costa Rica

$199+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:30 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops15h 15m
Southwest
Fri 9/119:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops14h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29$486
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:50 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops15h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/209:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29$565
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/62:53 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops19h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops22h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$567
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:45 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Wed 5/139:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$579
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:33 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/19:35 am
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$615
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:05 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/139:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/28$617
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:48 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops23h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops22h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$625
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/712:42 pm
SNA
-
LIR
2 stops15h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 12/117:35 pm
LIR
-
SNA
2 stops18h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$627
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:33 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/19:35 am
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$630
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:54 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops21h 25m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops27h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$631
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:25 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Mon 6/19:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops24h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/36:45 am
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 6/92:09 pm
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop19h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$634

Find flight deals from Orange County to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$486
(Southwest)

One-way from

$199
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$490
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Orange County to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Orange County to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 Orange County to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/3

7:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

8:45 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$640

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/26

7:42 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops16h 36m

Liberia

Mon 6/1

3:37 pm-8:55 am

2 stops18h 18m

$647

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/22

6:38 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop18h 03m

Liberia

Sun 6/28

2:45 pm-8:22 am

2 stops18h 37m

$652

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops11h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

8:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$653

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/22

6:45 am-9:36 pm

2 stops13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

11:35 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$653

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/25

8:45 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/30

1:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops18h 55m

$663

Long BeachLiberia

LGB - LIR

LGBLIR

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 5/14

5:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Liberia

Thu 5/21

2:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops19h 05m

$668

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/5

12:55 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

11:41 pm-3:33 pm

2 stops16h 52m

$690

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/2

6:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Liberia

Sat 7/11

8:30 am-9:12 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$732

Long BeachLiberia

LGB - LIR

LGBLIR

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 6/2

4:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Liberia

Mon 6/8

2:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops19h 50m

$733

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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 April 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Orange County to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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??

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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??

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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 Orange County to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Orange County to Costa Rica in about 13h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 04m. Orange County and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2590 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 Orange County to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 2 airlines flying from Orange County to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$526Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$607Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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