$192+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $386 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $192 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $512 |
Good round-trip deal | $656 or less |
Good one-way deal | $295 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 1, 2025.
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San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Tue 9/16
2:20 pm-11:15 am
1 stop19h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/26
5:05 am-12:35 pm
1 stop8h 30m
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 5/28
9:54 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop24h 52m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 6/9
1:06 am-12:31 pm
1 stop12h 25m
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 5/28
8:45 pm-10:27 am
1 stop12h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 6/2
12:28 pm-9:21 pm
2 stops33h 53m
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 5/12
10:59 pm-11:55 am
1 stop11h 56m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/19
1:00 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop11h 59m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Wed 5/28
8:39 am-6:20 am
2 stops20h 41m
Liberia
Wed 6/4
11:20 am-7:31 am
1 stop21h 11m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Sat 5/17
11:53 pm-1:26 pm
1 stop12h 33m
Liberia
Sat 5/24
12:45 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop11h 07m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Tue 6/24
7:40 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops16h 30m
Liberia
Thu 7/3
2:10 pm-9:15 am
2 stops20h 05m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Mon 6/9
8:42 pm-1:05 pm
1 stop15h 23m
Liberia
Mon 6/16
2:10 pm-9:34 am
1 stop20h 24m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Wed 5/28
10:15 am-6:06 am
2 stops42h 51m
Liberia
Wed 6/4
6:50 am-12:35 pm
3 stops30h 45m
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Wed 7/2
12:30 am-10:00 am
1 stop8h 30m
Liberia
Thu 7/17
11:05 am-10:01 pm
1 stop11h 56m
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Costa Rica flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Costa Rica flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Costa Rica flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Costa Rica flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to CR?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 56% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in Costa Rica by month
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in Costa Rica by month
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).
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 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Copa Airlines from San Francisco to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
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James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$267 | Average$527 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$344 | Average$505 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$363 | Average$593 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$368 | Average$498 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$385 | Average$766 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$419 | Average$731 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$424 | Average$721 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$458 | Average$731 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$548 | Average$860 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$769 | Average$1,064 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |