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$162+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
May 12 — May 191
Mon 5/12
Mon 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$340
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$169
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$602
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/254:13 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Tue 9/3012:17 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/72:25 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 11/126:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/192:26 amSJO - SJC
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/7$366
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 6/1211:01 amSJC - SJO
2 stops23h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1612:28 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/6$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/911:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 59mDelta
Sat 5/177:25 amSJO - SJC
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/6$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 6/76:26 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops27h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/175:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 6/22:30 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/1111:49 amLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$461
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 6/16:15 amSJC - LIR
1 stop23h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/411:20 amLIR - SJC
1 stop27h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/66:08 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 32mDelta
Mon 6/161:25 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/6$493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 6/87:09 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2012:45 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$504
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 10/226:50 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops16h 45mSouthwest
Wed 10/291:00 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 5/7$505
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 6/21:38 pmSJC - LIR
3 stops24h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/119:00 amLIR - SJC
3 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$668

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Mon 8/18

11:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

4:13 pm-9:50 am

1 stop18h 37m

$313

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

2:25 pm-10:11 am

2 stops20h 46m

$335

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Thu 6/12

11:01 am-11:17 am

2 stops23h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/16

12:28 pm-10:06 am

2 stops22h 38m

$389

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sat 6/7

6:26 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops27h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

5:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$400

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Mon 6/2

2:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops18h 30m

Liberia

Wed 6/11

11:49 am-8:50 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$461

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sun 6/1

6:15 am-6:20 am

1 stop23h 05m

Liberia

Wed 6/4

11:20 am-2:13 pm

1 stop27h 53m

$465

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Fri 7/4

6:15 am-11:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/8

12:50 am-2:28 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$472

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Fri 6/6

6:08 pm-11:40 am

2 stops16h 32m

Liberia

Mon 6/16

1:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$493

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sun 6/8

7:09 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 31m

Liberia

Fri 6/20

12:45 pm-9:15 am

2 stops21h 30m

$504

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Wed 10/22

6:50 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$505

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 7, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 7, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,710 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Costa Rica?

    Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica one-way?

    $169 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $196 and $219, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 San Jose to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Jose 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$350Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$408Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$414Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$476Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$481Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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