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$142+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$316
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$663
From San Jose to Costa Rica
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/308:00 amSJC - SJO
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:44 amSJO - SJC
1 stop16h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 9/47:23 amSJC - SJO
2 stops27h 47mDelta
Wed 9/241:35 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/3$320
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/21:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop29h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/116:30 amSJO - SJC
1 stop17h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/127:10 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 20mSouthwest
Sat 11/152:40 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:22 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/301:20 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$366
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/184:13 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$371
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/121:02 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop16h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/1310:00 amLIR - SJC
1 stop13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 10/291:00 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops21h 47mDelta
Tue 11/112:10 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops24h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/3$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 9/106:20 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/201:20 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops21h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 10/251:15 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/11:59 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$402

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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

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Return

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San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

6:44 am-10:01 pm

1 stop16h 17m

$316

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Thu 9/4

7:23 am-12:10 pm

2 stops27h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

1:35 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$320

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Thu 10/2

1:00 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop29h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/11

6:30 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 16m

$321

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Wed 11/12

7:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

2:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$354

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Mon 10/20

6:22 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops17h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

1:20 pm-10:05 am

2 stops21h 45m

$366

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Fri 8/15

11:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/18

4:13 pm-9:50 am

1 stop18h 37m

$371

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Tue 8/12

1:02 pm-6:20 am

1 stop16h 18m

Liberia

Wed 8/13

10:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$373

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Wed 10/29

6:25 pm-11:47 am

2 stops16h 22m

Liberia

Wed 11/12

2:10 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$377

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Wed 9/10

6:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Liberia

Sat 9/20

1:20 pm-9:51 am

2 stops21h 31m

$397

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Sat 10/25

1:15 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop22h 44m

Liberia

Sat 11/1

1:59 pm-10:58 am

1 stop21h 59m

$402

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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 July 3, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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?

    $142 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 Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $153 and $172, 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$350Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$362Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$385Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$391Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$429Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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