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$178+ 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SJO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
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 December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/228:35 amSMF - SJO
1 stop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/229:40 amSJO - SMF
1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/226:20 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop12h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/268:45 amSJO - SMF
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$472
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:30 amSMF - SJO
2 stops14h 25mDelta
Thu 1/227:00 amSJO - SMF
2 stops17h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/21$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/275:10 amSMF - SJO
1 stop13h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/82:20 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$606
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:15 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops20h 18mGOL
Sat 12/273:29 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops22h 43mGOL
Deal found 12/22$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/248:35 amSMF - SJO
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:40 amSJO - SMF
1 stop29h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/255:10 amSMF - SJO
1 stop13h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2712:35 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$665
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/217:20 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops17h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/92:54 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$666
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/235:10 amSMF - LIR
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2912:50 pmLIR - SMF
1 stop11h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$881
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/234:27 pmSMF - LIR
1 stop23h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/297:40 amLIR - SMF
1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/2311:59 pmSMF - LIR
1 stop12h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/33:50 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/255:10 amSMF - LIR
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/33:50 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,589

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 December 23, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$419
(Avianca)

One-way from

$178
(Mytrip)

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September

Average price

$927
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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 December 23, 2025.
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

Thu 4/9

7:35 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

6:10 am-8:31 pm

2 stops15h 21m

$427

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

8:30 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

8:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$432

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

8:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops14h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

8:25 am-7:25 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$437

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/16

11:59 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

12:31 am-12:15 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$437

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/26

8:30 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

8:45 am-9:54 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$437

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

5:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

9:40 am-7:39 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-3:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-9:53 pm

2 stops17h 53m

$447

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/23

6:37 am-11:43 pm

2 stops15h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:38 am-10:40 pm

2 stops18h 02m

$447

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

3:12 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop21h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:38 am-11:30 pm

1 stop18h 52m

$452

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/22

6:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$457

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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 $189). 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 December 23, 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 December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Sacramento to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,512 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,512 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,512 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,512 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,512 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,512 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,512 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 $432, Avianca can have you in Costa Rica from Sacramento in 10h 02m. 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 $189). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$412Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$536Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$539Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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