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$124+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
mei. 6 — mei. 131
di 5/6
di 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$124
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$603
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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 mei 1, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
di 5/2011:35 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
za 5/243:31 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$303
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
zo 8/317:11 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines
di 9/97:35 amSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$320
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
di 7/221:05 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop20h 06mUnited Airlines
di 8/55:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wo 10/2210:20 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 28mDelta
wo 10/291:13 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/1$346
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wo 6/44:28 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops18h 05mSpirit Airlines
zo 6/811:32 amSJO - SJC
2 stops23h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$361
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.
vr 5/96:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop16h 37mAlaska Airlines
vr 5/161:06 amSJO - SJC
1 stop9h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$409
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
zo 5/1110:25 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop12h 35mDelta
di 5/271:25 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/30$457
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ma 6/27:54 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop9h 26mAlaska Airlines
di 6/1011:20 amLIR - SJC
1 stop23h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$459
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ma 6/22:30 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
di 6/101:20 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$464
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.
di 6/247:09 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops18h 31mAmerican Airlines
do 7/33:40 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops22h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$465
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ma 6/22:30 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
di 6/174:58 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$511
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.
wo 6/257:25 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 15mSouthwest
zo 6/2912:35 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops19h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$549

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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 mei 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

San Jose

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

di 5/20

11:35 am-11:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

za 5/24

3:31 pm-9:50 am

1 stop19h 19m

$303

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

zo 8/31

7:11 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

di 9/9

7:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops15h 47m

$320

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

di 7/22

1:05 pm-10:11 am

1 stop20h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

di 8/5

5:30 am-9:02 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$340

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

wo 10/22

10:20 pm-11:48 am

1 stop12h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

wo 10/29

1:13 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$346

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

wo 6/4

4:28 pm-11:33 am

2 stops18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

zo 6/8

11:32 am-10:05 am

2 stops23h 33m

$361

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

wo 5/28

10:29 am-11:46 pm

1 stop12h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

di 6/3

1:06 am-7:17 pm

2 stops19h 11m

$424

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

zo 5/11

10:25 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Liberia

di 5/27

1:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$457

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

ma 6/2

7:54 pm-6:20 am

1 stop9h 26m

Liberia

di 6/10

11:20 am-9:49 am

1 stop23h 29m

$459

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

ma 6/2

2:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops18h 30m

Liberia

di 6/10

1:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop23h 30m

$464

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

di 6/24

7:09 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 31m

Liberia

do 7/3

3:40 pm-12:49 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$465

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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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 mei 1, 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 mei 1, 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
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 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?

    $124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $142 and $182, 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 mei 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$350Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$408Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$414Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$476Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$481Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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