Costa Rica

$205+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Costa Rica

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SMF — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheap 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$205
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Find 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 October 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:41 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/141:30 amSJO - SMF
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:33 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/142:20 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - SJO
2 stops28h 56mDelta
Wed 1/217:00 amSJO - SMF
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/27$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:59 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:20 amSJO - SMF
1 stop20h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/112:54 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop21h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/36:22 amSJO - SMF
1 stop17h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/33:05 pmSMF - LIR
2 stops25h 02mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/1411:20 amLIR - SMF
2 stops23h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/24$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:39 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops14h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amSJO - SMF
2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:33 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/119:40 amSJO - SMF
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:45 amSMF - SJO
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:35 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:33 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/138:45 amSJO - SMF
2 stops12h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$474
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:16 amSMF - LIR
2 stops31h 51mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/1411:20 amLIR - SMF
2 stops23h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/24$476
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/711:20 amSMF - LIR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:20 amLIR - SMF
1 stop25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/24$481

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Sacramento

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

8:39 pm-8:32 am

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

9:40 am-9:56 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

6:25 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/9

8:33 pm-11:25 am

2 stops12h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

12:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

8:39 pm-8:32 am

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

2:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops14h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

8:26 am-5:49 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$446

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops28h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-11:16 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$446

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

7:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$446

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

6:59 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops21h 08m

Liberia

Wed 1/14

11:20 am-8:36 am

2 stops23h 16m

$499

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/7

8:16 am-6:20 am

2 stops20h 04m

Liberia

Wed 1/14

11:20 am-8:36 am

2 stops23h 16m

$499

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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 $185). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 October 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Costa Rica in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Costa Rica?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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 October 27, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 $442, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Sacramento in 9h 53m. 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.

  • 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 $185). 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 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$164Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$426Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$433Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$536Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$539Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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