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$146+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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.
SMF — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/48:18 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop12h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop17h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/164:21 pm
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops17h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 3/43:32 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops19h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/106:37 am
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops13h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 2/173:59 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops20h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/214:55 pm
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops17h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 2/283:29 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops21h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/157:20 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops15h 05m
American Airlines
Thu 4/2311:35 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop25h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/1711:59 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop20h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 4/282:22 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/1711:59 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop20h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:35 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop25h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:30 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 3/128:40 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop14h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:59 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop10h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 4/297:55 am
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops13h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/711:33 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop10h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 4/142:22 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:59 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop10h 56m
United Airlines
Fri 5/17:55 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop15h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/1710:17 pm
SMF
-
LIR
1 stop12h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 2/243:29 pm
LIR
-
SMF
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$437

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$146
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$657
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

7:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

8:40 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$404

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

3:53 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$404

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-10:43 pm

2 stops13h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$418

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

11:59 pm-11:55 am

1 stop10h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

7:55 am-10:18 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$428

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

4:21 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops20h 04m

Liberia

Tue 2/24

3:29 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$442

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/19

10:23 pm-11:28 am

1 stop12h 05m

Liberia

Sun 4/26

2:40 pm-10:37 am

2 stops20h 57m

$457

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

8:30 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

9:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$459

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Liberia

Thu 2/26

8:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$480

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Liberia

Sun 4/26

8:30 am-11:57 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$480

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/16

10:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop12h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

1:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$481

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica (average of $172). Flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Sacramento, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento.

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

    For as low as $404, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Sacramento in 8h 46m. The distance between Sacramento and Costa Rica is about 3038 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Delta flights start at $194 while deals on Southwest start at $195 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica (average of $172). Flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 Sacramento to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$441Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$510Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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