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$146+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

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 December 12, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1411:51 pmSLC - SJO
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/243:05 pmSJO - SLC
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$612
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/1411:51 pmSLC - SJO
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:00 amSJO - SLC
2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$672
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/1411:51 pmSLC - SJO
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/188:05 pmSJO - SLC
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$682
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/134:55 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops25h 12mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/175:53 pmSJO - SLC
2 stops29h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$722
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/117:30 amSLC - SJO
2 stops22h 40mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/264:08 amSJO - SLC
2 stops19h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$753
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/258:05 amSLC - SJO
2 stops23h 14mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/318:47 amSJO - SLC
2 stops14h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/142:38 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/211:30 amSJO - SLC
1 stop19h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$759
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:10 pmSLC - LIR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/247:40 amLIR - SLC
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$772
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/132:38 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/211:30 amSJO - SLC
1 stop19h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$773
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/142:38 pmSLC - SJO
3 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/191:30 amSJO - SLC
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$775
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/244:55 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops19h 58mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/318:10 amSJO - SLC
2 stops15h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$779
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/295:59 pmSLC - LIR
2 stops22h 58mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/127:11 pmLIR - SLC
2 stops20h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$789

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$402
(Priceline)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$655
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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 12, 2025.
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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Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Wed 2/18

2:28 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops31h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops48h 26m

$405

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/28

9:29 am-11:40 pm

2 stops13h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$466

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/20

6:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

9:40 am-9:40 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$474

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Fri 2/6

11:56 am-5:01 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Liberia

Fri 2/13

7:08 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$526

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/28

7:35 am-9:35 am

2 stops25h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

8:05 pm-9:59 pm

3 stops26h 54m

$527

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-6:01 pm

2 stops58h 01m

Liberia

Wed 2/11

11:20 am-10:20 am

2 stops24h 00m

$531

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/20

9:29 am-6:01 pm

1 stop31h 32m

Liberia

Wed 2/4

11:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$539

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/28

6:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$540

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 2/24

6:05 am-7:30 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

9:40 am-9:40 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$543

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Fri 1/16

2:43 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops20h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

1:16 am-4:58 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$562

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Salt Lake City with our price prediction graph.
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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 $295). Flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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.

  • How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $474, Southwest can have you in Costa Rica from Salt Lake City in 17h 40m. The distance between Salt Lake City and Costa Rica is about 2718 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $164. Delta flights start at $164 while deals on United Airlines start at $186 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 $295). Flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 4 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$349Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$366Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$445Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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