Costa Rica

$170+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SJO
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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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 February 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 4/144:34 pm
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops17h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2112:30 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops23h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 4/74:34 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops19h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 4/142:22 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops21h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 4/1611:42 pm
SMF
-
LIR
1 stop12h 58m
American Airlines
Wed 4/292:40 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops19h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/247:20 pm
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops15h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 3/312:18 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops21h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/911:42 pm
SMF
-
LIR
1 stop12h 58m
American Airlines
Wed 4/152:40 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops21h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 4/167:05 pm
SMF
-
LIR
1 stop19h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2911:49 am
LIR
-
SMF
1 stop10h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/311:42 pm
SMF
-
LIR
1 stop12h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 5/92:40 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops21h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/237:20 pm
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops14h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 3/302:29 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops19h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/1511:38 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Thu 4/232:08 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop10h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/312:30 pm
SMF
-
LIR
1 stop20h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 4/72:40 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops20h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 5/711:51 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop10h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1312:53 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop11h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/288:29 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops12h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 6/31:25 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop10h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$464

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 February 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$573
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. 17% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 15, 2026.
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SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/16

11:42 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Liberia

Wed 4/29

2:40 pm-9:20 am

2 stops19h 40m

$397

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/24

10:17 pm-11:23 am

1 stop12h 06m

Liberia

Tue 3/31

2:18 pm-10:41 am

2 stops21h 23m

$405

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/16

7:05 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop19h 14m

Liberia

Wed 4/29

11:49 am-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$421

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

11:33 pm-11:28 am

1 stop10h 55m

Liberia

Tue 4/21

2:10 pm-10:38 am

1 stop21h 28m

$436

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

10:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop12h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

1:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$450

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/24

4:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Liberia

Thu 4/2

3:27 pm-10:33 am

2 stops20h 06m

$461

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

8:29 pm-10:11 am

2 stops12h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

1:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$464

SacramentoLiberia

SMF - LIR

SMFLIR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/31

4:55 pm-11:37 am

2 stops17h 42m

Liberia

Tue 5/5

2:10 pm-9:20 am

2 stops20h 10m

$476

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/10

6:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

1:10 pm-7:15 am

2 stops19h 05m

$489

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

8:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

8:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$496

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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 $164). Flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $431). 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 February 15, 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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 $450, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Sacramento in 12h 20m. 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 $164). Flying from Sacramento to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $431). 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 February 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$404Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$441Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$510Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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