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$169+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$495
From Salinas to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/106:53 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop10h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/1711:20 amLIR - SFO
1 stop13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2011:59 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop12h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/262:00 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop19h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$439
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Mon 9/291:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop22h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 7/29$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/278:00 amSFO - SJO
2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/53:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$453
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/21:31 amSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 21mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/118:11 amSJO - SFO
1 stop16h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$459
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 11/85:09 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop29h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/131:58 amSJO - SFO
1 stop16h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$463
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/232:30 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Sun 8/313:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/31$468
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/222:20 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops20h 40mSouthwest
Tue 11/49:00 amSJO - SFO
2 stops14h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$482

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

6:53 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 27m

Liberia

Wed 9/17

11:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$370

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

11:59 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop12h 27m

Liberia

Tue 8/26

2:00 pm-8:38 am

1 stop19h 38m

$439

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

1:00 pm-10:18 am

1 stop22h 18m

$451

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

8:00 am-1:54 pm

2 stops28h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$453

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

1:31 am-4:52 pm

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/11

8:11 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 28m

$459

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

7:45 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$463

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

10:14 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops19h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

2:00 am-8:34 am

1 stop31h 34m

$478

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

2:20 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

9:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$482

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$169

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

6:55 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops17h 13m

$204

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Salinas to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 S9N to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 August 1, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 August 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Copa Airlines from Salinas to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Costa Rica flight route?

    Flights from Salinas to Costa Rica have been viewed 7 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Costa Rica are Alaska Airlines ($169), American Airlines ($204), and JetBlue ($223).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,337 for a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $571 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $372.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Salinas to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 9 airlines flying from Salinas to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$344Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$344Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$350Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$362Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$391Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$392Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$398Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$952Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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