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$166+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$379
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$469
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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 11/54:20 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops42h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:00 amSJO - SLC
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 11/412:35 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops21h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:00 amSJO - SLC
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 11/39:28 amSLC - SJO
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:00 amSJO - SLC
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$407
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:05 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/26:10 amSJO - SLC
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$411
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 10/2811:50 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops36h 16mJetBlue
Tue 11/44:25 pmSJO - SLC
1 stop31h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 11/38:27 amSLC - SJO
1 stop15h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/102:20 amSJO - SLC
2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$418
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:35 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/26:10 amSJO - SLC
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$420
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:27 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/96:10 amSJO - SLC
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:35 pmSLC - SJO
2 stops15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/111:37 amSJO - SLC
1 stop24h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$426
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 12/63:30 pmSLC - LIR
2 stops25h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/137:17 pmLIR - SLC
2 stops20h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:24 amSLC - LIR
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2812:45 pmLIR - SLC
2 stops22h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$521
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/410:39 amSLC - LIR
3 stops18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1911:20 amLIR - SLC
2 stops24h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/9$537

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Salt Lake City

Fly to

Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/27

6:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Liberia

Tue 2/3

11:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$450

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/28

7:13 pm-11:51 pm

3 stops28h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

1:55 am-8:21 pm

3 stops19h 26m

$458

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/24

3:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Liberia

Tue 2/3

11:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$470

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/24

9:25 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

11:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$479

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Fri 1/23

7:30 am-6:45 am

2 stops22h 15m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

11:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

$490

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/21

6:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Liberia

Sat 2/7

11:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$494

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 9/30

6:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

9:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$500

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/10

5:50 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Liberia

Sat 1/17

7:45 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops19h 32m

$502

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

9:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$554

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/17

12:37 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop28h 58m

Liberia

Sat 1/24

7:45 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$566

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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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Copa 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
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 $500, Alaska Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Salt Lake City in 12h 10m. 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $174. JetBlue flights start at $198 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $227 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$248Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$366Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$418Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$445Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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