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$132+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SJO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salt Lake City to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$298
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$132
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$590
From Salt Lake City to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:25 amSLC - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/96:00 amSJO - SLC
1 stop16h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$298
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/153:02 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops20h 10mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/2112:18 pmSJO - SLC
3 stops25h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$371
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/153:02 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/217:30 amSJO - SLC
2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$396
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:05 amSLC - SJO
1 stop13h 25mSouthwest
Tue 11/252:15 pmSJO - SLC
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$415
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/243:29 pmSLC - LIR
2 stops14h 51mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/3011:20 amLIR - SLC
2 stops32h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$445
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:59 pmSLC - LIR
1 stop11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/1912:49 pmLIR - SLC
2 stops22h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$459
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/78:30 amSLC - SJO
2 stops34h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/111:58 amSJO - SLC
2 stops16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 10/285:10 pmSLC - LIR
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Tue 11/42:05 pmLIR - SLC
1 stop11h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/27$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:00 amSLC - LIR
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/62:20 pmLIR - SLC
2 stops22h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$709

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

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Costa Rica

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Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Fri 8/15

5:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-10:44 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$298

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Fri 8/15

3:02 pm-11:12 am

2 stops20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

12:18 pm-1:57 pm

3 stops25h 39m

$371

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Fri 8/15

3:02 pm-11:12 am

2 stops20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

7:30 am-11:28 am

2 stops27h 58m

$396

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/7

5:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops19h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$430

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Wed 9/24

3:29 pm-6:20 am

2 stops14h 51m

Liberia

Tue 9/30

11:20 am-7:58 pm

2 stops32h 38m

$445

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/12

1:56 pm-11:20 am

2 stops21h 24m

Liberia

Fri 9/19

12:49 pm-11:03 am

2 stops22h 14m

$459

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/7

8:30 am-7:04 pm

2 stops34h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

1:58 am-5:44 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$462

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Sat 9/13

11:59 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

2:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$480

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/28

11:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop12h 05m

Liberia

Thu 11/6

2:05 pm-12:36 am

1 stop11h 31m

$585

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Liberia

Sat 11/8

2:20 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$730

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Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 SLC to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 July 30, 2025.

When flying from Salt Lake City 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.

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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Salt Lake City 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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

    Salt Lake City (SLC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica. It is only a 5.7 mi journey to Salt Lake City (SLC) from Salt Lake City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City 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 $132. Southwest flights start at $163 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $177 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 5 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$275Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$413Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$473Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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