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$84+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/218:48 pm
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$210
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/218:48 pm
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Thu 5/289:35 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$260
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/228:48 pm
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Fri 5/299:35 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$269
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/249:00 pm
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$284
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/249:00 pm
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Sat 5/309:35 am
SJO
-
CMH
2 stops29h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$308
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:00 am
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/146:30 am
CMH
-
LIR
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 4/282:10 pm
LIR
-
CMH
1 stop18h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/277:12 am
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Wed 5/61:21 pm
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop9h 21m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$326
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/298:48 pm
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Fri 6/59:35 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/125:05 am
CMH
-
SJO
2 stops9h 59m
American Airlines
Fri 5/152:08 pm
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop18h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/97:35 pm
CMH
-
LIR
1 stop17h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 5/182:10 pm
LIR
-
CMH
1 stop18h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/308:01 am
CMH
-
LIR
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 5/52:40 pm
LIR
-
CMH
2 stops20h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$337

Find flight deals from Columbus to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$210
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$84
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$625
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Tue 4/14

8:01 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Liberia

Tue 4/28

2:10 pm-11:12 am

2 stops19h 02m

$319

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

2:40 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 25m

$340

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Thu 5/14

6:15 am-2:25 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Liberia

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-9:42 am

2 stops18h 22m

$355

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Thu 4/30

6:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Tue 5/5

1:20 pm-10:52 am

1 stop19h 32m

$421
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 4/22

6:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

9:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$497

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 4/20

5:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

9:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$508

ColumbusLiberia

CMH - LIR

CMHLIR

Columbus

Tue 6/2

5:01 pm-9:50 am

1 stop18h 49m

Liberia

Mon 6/8

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$531

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 6/2

6:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

7:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$538

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 5/15

7:47 pm-10:00 am

2 stops16h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/24

8:47 am-8:38 am

2 stops21h 51m

$541

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 5/8

7:47 pm-10:00 am

2 stops16h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

11:02 am-9:42 am

2 stops20h 40m

$541

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica (average of $233). Flying from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 March 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,551 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Costa Rica?

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica will take you 7h 39m. Columbus Airport and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2037 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($103), Delta ($146), and American Airlines ($164).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica (average of $233). Flying from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$233Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$295Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$401Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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