Costa Rica

$263+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Costa Rica

SLC — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

Tue 11/1711:59 pm -
2 stops22h 41m
Fri 11/207:45 pm -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 10/26$585
Mon 11/25:10 pm -
2 stops19h 40m
Mon 11/162:45 pm -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 10/25$601
Mon 11/238:50 pm -
2 stops15h 25m
Thu 12/32:15 pm -
2 stops18h 15m
Deal found 10/27$605
Tue 10/2711:45 pm -
2 stops23h 55m
Tue 11/35:10 am -
2 stops18h 14m
Deal found 10/25$635
Tue 11/1711:59 pm -
2 stops22h 41m
Tue 11/247:45 pm -
2 stops16h 43m
Deal found 10/28$636
Sat 12/1211:03 am -
2 stops26h 49m
Sat 12/192:20 pm -
2 stops21h 34m
Deal found 10/28$656
Thu 11/268:22 am -
1 stop29h 09m
Thu 12/33:19 pm -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 10/29$661
Tue 11/178:10 am -
2 stops12h 42m
Sun 11/224:15 pm -
2 stops32h 19m
Deal found 10/25$666
Thu 11/198:10 am -
2 stops14h 49m
Thu 11/264:15 pm -
2 stops29h 56m
Deal found 10/28$667
Fri 12/45:32 pm -
2 stops19h 47m
Sat 12/123:35 pm -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 10/28$673
Tue 12/86:05 pm -
2 stops17h 15m
Tue 12/152:15 pm -
2 stops18h 15m
Deal found 10/27$673
Sun 12/612:35 pm -
2 stops19h 00m
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Deal found 10/28$674

Find flight deals from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$555
(Southwest)

One-way from

$263
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$788
Provider with most accurate pricing for Salt Lake City-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Salt Lake City to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($153 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC Salt Lake City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Sun 11/1

11:59 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$296

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC Salt Lake City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Mon 11/2

11:59 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$296

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC Salt Lake City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/7

12:36 pm-8:35 am

2 stops18h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$297

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC Salt Lake City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/5

12:36 pm-8:35 am

2 stops18h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$297

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC Salt Lake City - LIR Liberia

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Fri 12/11

4:15 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$339

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC Salt Lake City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Mon 11/16

4:16 pm-7:02 am

3 stops37h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$347

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC Salt Lake City - LIR Liberia

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/5

11:49 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$348

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC Salt Lake City - LIR Liberia

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Sun 12/13

8:50 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC Salt Lake City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Wed 12/30

5:00 am-11:01 pm

1 stop17h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$373

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC Salt Lake City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Sun 12/13

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$388

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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 $564). Flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $932). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica?

The best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $605, Southwest can have you in Costa Rica from Salt Lake City in 15h 25m. 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 $142. Southwest flights start at $239 while deals on United Airlines start at $461 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 $564). Flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $932). 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 6 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$374Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$410Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$487Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$559Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$634Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$670Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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