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$143+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/301:18 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop30h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/119:40 amSJO - SNA
1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$724
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:19 pmSNA - SJO
3 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/201:31 pmSJO - SNA
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$739
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:45 amSNA - SJO
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/141:31 pmSJO - SNA
3 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$775
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/188:55 amSNA - SJO
1 stop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/249:40 amSJO - SNA
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$780
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/137:00 amSNA - SJO
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/217:30 amSJO - SNA
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$789
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/234:25 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/303:28 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$793
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/128:55 amSNA - SJO
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Sat 12/209:00 amSJO - SNA
2 stops14h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$796
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/135:00 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2012:34 amSJO - SNA
2 stops13h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$798
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/236:40 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:35 amLIR - SNA
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$801
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:19 pmSNA - SJO
3 stops14h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/211:31 pmSJO - SNA
3 stops22h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$801
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/117:35 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops14h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:20 amSJO - SNA
2 stops17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$803
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:19 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops14h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/201:31 pmSJO - SNA
3 stops22h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$805

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 December 10, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$385
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$143
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$787
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

1:20 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops21h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

1:28 am-11:11 am

2 stops34h 43m

$439

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

8:05 am-4:58 pm

2 stops31h 53m

Liberia

Mon 3/16

6:08 pm-3:26 pm

3 stops22h 18m

$492

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

6:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Liberia

Fri 4/24

1:55 pm-8:31 am

1 stop19h 36m

$535

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

8:10 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Liberia

Mon 3/16

11:50 am-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$551

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

6:17 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 53m

Liberia

Fri 4/24

3:25 pm-9:42 am

2 stops19h 17m

$555

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

7:18 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Liberia

Sun 2/15

7:08 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$555

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

10:14 am-6:01 pm

2 stops29h 47m

Liberia

Sat 2/7

6:11 pm-2:46 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$556

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

7:18 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Liberia

Sat 2/7

6:11 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$563

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

7:18 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Liberia

Sat 2/7

6:11 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$563

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

6:13 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops21h 48m

Liberia

Thu 1/29

11:20 am-8:36 am

2 stops47h 16m

$566

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KFI to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 10, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Orange County to Costa Rica in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orange County to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orange County to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orange County to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 10, 2025.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Orange County to Costa Rica in about 8h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 26m. 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$529Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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