Costa Rica

$130+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
May 22 — May 291
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Richmond to Costa Rica with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/18:19 pm
RIC
-
LIR
1 stop17h 12m
American Airlines
Thu 5/72:40 pm
LIR
-
RIC
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$292
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/36:00 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
JetBlue
Mon 8/101:05 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/19$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:33 pm
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 8/171:08 pm
SJO
-
RIC
2 stops18h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 9/266:22 pm
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 10/41:05 pm
SJO
-
RIC
2 stops19h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$312
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:00 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
JetBlue
Wed 8/121:05 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/18$347
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:00 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
JetBlue
Mon 8/171:05 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/19$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/236:30 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 9/2912:44 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/17$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/306:15 pm
RIC
-
LIR
2 stops19h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 6/63:37 pm
LIR
-
RIC
2 stops25h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/207:30 am
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops14h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 8/242:52 pm
SJO
-
RIC
2 stops16h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 11/65:00 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Fri 11/131:23 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop22h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 7/116:16 pm
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop20h 44m
American Airlines
Thu 7/162:02 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 4/266:42 am
RIC
-
LIR
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 4/292:40 pm
LIR
-
RIC
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$374

Find flight deals from Richmond to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$130
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$463
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/23

6:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

12:44 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$367

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

Wed 5/13

1:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$385

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/4

6:34 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop26h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/12

12:50 pm-11:24 am

2 stops20h 34m

$391

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/16

6:39 am-11:52 am

1 stop7h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

2:40 pm-12:43 am

1 stop8h 03m

$408

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/25

6:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

11:13 am-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$452

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/25

6:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

12:30 am-10:51 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$463

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/14

8:20 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Liberia

Fri 10/23

2:10 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$466
Quickest round-trip

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/29

7:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

12:20 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$490

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/29

7:30 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

1:25 pm-9:51 am

2 stops18h 26m

$492

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Liberia

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-9:37 am

2 stops18h 17m

$494

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/18

Showing 1-10 of 30 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Costa Rica (average of $143). Flying from Richmond to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 April 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Richmond 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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Richmond to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $367, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Richmond in 7h 51m. There are 1947 mi between Richmond and Costa Rica. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $113 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $114 and United Airlines from $114 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Costa Rica (average of $143). Flying from Richmond to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$413Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.