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$671+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SJO
Jun 16 — Jun 231
Tue 6/16
Tue 6/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 11/22:25 pm
RAP
-
SJO
2 stops21h 33m
Delta
Mon 11/162:30 pm
SJO
-
RAP
2 stops24h 22m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$671
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 11/25:34 am
RAP
-
SJO
1 stop16h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 11/166:22 am
SJO
-
RAP
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$743
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/274:35 pm
RAP
-
SJO
2 stops30h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 5/306:40 am
SJO
-
RAP
1 stop12h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$784
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 8/2410:26 am
RAP
-
SJO
2 stops25h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 8/271:25 pm
SJO
-
RAP
2 stops28h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$794
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/275:00 pm
RAP
-
SJO
2 stops19h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 5/303:08 pm
SJO
-
RAP
2 stops21h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$816
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/273:57 pm
RAP
-
SJO
1 stop18h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 7/41:00 pm
SJO
-
RAP
1 stop10h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$834
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 10/1010:26 am
RAP
-
SJO
2 stops25h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 10/177:55 am
SJO
-
RAP
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$936

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Mon 11/2

2:25 pm-12:58 pm

2 stops21h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

2:30 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$671

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Wed 5/27

4:35 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops30h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/30

6:40 am-7:13 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$784

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Mon 8/24

3:27 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops20h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

1:25 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$784
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Sat 6/27

3:57 pm-10:11 am

1 stop18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/4

1:00 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$834

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Sat 10/10

4:58 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop21h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/17

12:57 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$951

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Deals found on 5/13

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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 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,730 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
9,730 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,730 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Costa Rica?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Rapid City to Costa Rica in about 21h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 31m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2607 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Costa Rica

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$506Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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