Costa Rica

$168+ 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SJO
Jun 1 — Jun 81
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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 May 2, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 8/2212:49 am
SLC
-
SJO
1 stop31h 31m
Frontier
Mon 8/319:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$364
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/234:29 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops15h 50m
Frontier
Thu 5/289:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
1 stop12h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$384
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2612:49 am
SLC
-
SJO
1 stop31h 31m
Frontier
Mon 8/319:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
2 stops24h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$389
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/201:50 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Frontier
Sat 6/279:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$395
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:50 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Frontier
Thu 8/279:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$405
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:50 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Frontier
Sun 8/309:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$411
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:50 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Frontier
Thu 8/279:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
2 stops21h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$413
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:50 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Frontier
Thu 8/279:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
2 stops21h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$419
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/293:41 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops16h 39m
Frontier
Thu 8/69:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$420
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:50 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Frontier
Mon 8/249:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
2 stops21h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$421
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2110:41 pm
SLC
-
SJO
2 stops33h 39m
Frontier
Thu 7/309:35 am
SJO
-
SLC
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:30 pm
SLC
-
LIR
2 stops19h 45m
Southwest
Sun 8/302:10 pm
LIR
-
SLC
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$679

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 May 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(Expedia)

One-way from

$168
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$588
Provider with most accurate pricing for Salt Lake City-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Salt Lake City-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Salt Lake City to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 2, 2026.
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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Thu 8/27

6:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

9:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$540

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 7/21

9:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

1:40 pm-1:25 am

2 stops11h 45m

$685

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/28

7:17 am-11:33 pm

3 stops16h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

12:53 am-10:57 pm

3 stops22h 04m

$711

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Tue 7/21

9:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

8:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$725

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/22

6:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

1:10 pm-12:25 am

2 stops11h 15m

$755

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Sun 7/19

5:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/6

9:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$755

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Wed 7/22

9:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

1:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops10h 25m

$755

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Mon 10/19

5:50 pm-11:58 am

1 stop18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

1:23 pm-12:38 am

1 stop11h 15m

$758

Salt Lake CitySan José

SLC - SJO

SLCSJO

Salt Lake City

Mon 10/19

6:05 pm-8:19 am

2 stops14h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

8:11 am-10:39 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$761
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CityLiberia

SLC - LIR

SLCLIR

Salt Lake City

Sun 7/5

5:10 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

Sun 7/12

11:50 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$769

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

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 68 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica (average of $151). Flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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.

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 May 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 $725, Alaska Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Salt Lake City in 10h 20m. 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 $177. Southwest flights start at $239 while deals on United Airlines start at $290 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica (average of $151). Flying from Salt Lake City to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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

Discover the top 6 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 May 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$341Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$374Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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