Costa Rica

$170+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$385
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$170
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$667
From Salinas to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Salinas to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Salinas to Costa Rica

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 June 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:20 amSFO - SJO
2 stops19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/122:37 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$385
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/189:25 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 30mJetBlue
Wed 8/2712:55 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$388
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:25 amSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/166:30 amSJO - SFO
2 stops16h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:25 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops18h 20mSouthwest
Fri 9/268:50 amSJO - SFO
2 stops14h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/13$485
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:05 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 10mAvianca
Fri 9/266:10 amSJO - SFO
2 stops17h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/13$514
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop8h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/1610:00 amLIR - SFO
2 stops23h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$535
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/144:30 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop19h 35mJetBlue
Mon 7/212:10 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop20h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 8/411:34 pmSFO - SJO
Nonstop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/128:45 amSJO - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$561
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:30 amSFO - LIR
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Thu 12/43:00 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop32h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 6/14$612
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 7/1012:55 amSFO - LIR
1 stop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/233:45 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$621
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/129:00 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop13h 35mSouthwest
Sat 7/192:30 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$633
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/112:45 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops44h 39mWestJet
Mon 7/211:25 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops57h 00mWestJet
Deal found 6/14$722

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 14, 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 FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

11:20 am-7:28 am

2 stops19h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

2:37 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$385

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

9:25 pm-11:55 am

1 stop13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

12:55 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$388

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

11:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

12:50 am-12:56 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$436

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

6:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$514

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Liberia

Wed 7/16

10:00 am-8:49 am

2 stops23h 49m

$535

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

4:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Liberia

Mon 7/21

2:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop20h 35m

$549

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

11:34 pm-7:15 am

Nonstop6h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

8:45 am-2:34 pm

Nonstop6h 49m

$561

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

12:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Liberia

Wed 7/23

3:45 pm-8:37 am

2 stops17h 52m

$621

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

9:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop13h 35m

Liberia

Sat 7/19

2:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$633

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

2:45 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops44h 39m

Liberia

Mon 7/21

1:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops57h 00m

$722

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica

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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 June 14, 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 mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 June 14, 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).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 June 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 JetBlue ($170), Alaska Airlines ($182), and Avianca ($250).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,061 for a flight from Salinas to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $621 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $370.

  • 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 10 airlines flying from Salinas to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$344Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$344Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$350Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$378Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$391Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$476Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$769Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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