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$128+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
mar. 19 — mar. 261
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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 marzo 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$128
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$560
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From San Jose to Costa Rica
One-way flight from San Jose to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 marzo 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mar. 5/2011:35 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/103:31 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mar. 4/88:50 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops12h 34mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/1612:23 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$359
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/52:02 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
jue. 5/81:12 amSJO - SJC
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mié. 5/282:30 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops18h 41mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/45:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
dom. 11/210:20 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 28mDelta
mar. 11/187:00 amSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/13$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mar. 4/17:20 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 51mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/92:05 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
vie. 5/166:00 amSJC - SJO
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/2111:59 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$469
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
sáb. 5/247:44 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop9h 36mAlaska Airlines
vie. 5/3011:20 amLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
jue. 5/16:45 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops18h 38mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/81:20 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops21h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$479
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mié. 4/27:54 pmSJC - LIR
3 stops42h 06mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/96:40 amLIR - SJC
3 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$674
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
lun. 4/75:11 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops17h 26mDelta
sáb. 4/121:15 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops24h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/13$799
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/135:11 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops35h 56mWestJet
sáb. 4/197:05 amLIR - SJC
2 stops34h 10mWestJet
Deal found 3/13$3,545

Find flights from San Jose to Costa Rica within your budget

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 marzo 14, 2025.

Fly from

San Jose

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

mar. 5/20

11:35 am-11:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/10

3:31 pm-9:50 am

1 stop19h 19m

$237

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

mar. 4/8

8:50 pm-10:24 am

2 stops12h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/16

12:23 pm-10:12 am

2 stops22h 49m

$359

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

lun. 5/5

2:02 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 5/8

1:12 am-9:52 am

1 stop9h 40m

$376

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

mié. 5/28

2:30 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 6/4

5:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$443

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

mar. 4/1

7:20 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops16h 51m

Liberia

mié. 4/9

2:05 pm-9:27 am

2 stops20h 22m

$465

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

vie. 5/16

6:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/21

11:59 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$469

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

sáb. 5/24

7:44 pm-6:20 am

1 stop9h 36m

Liberia

vie. 5/30

11:20 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$475

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

jue. 5/1

6:45 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops18h 38m

Liberia

jue. 5/8

1:20 pm-10:02 am

2 stops21h 42m

$479

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

mié. 4/2

7:54 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops42h 06m

Liberia

mié. 4/9

6:40 am-10:12 am

3 stops28h 32m

$674

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

lun. 4/7

5:11 pm-11:37 am

2 stops17h 26m

Liberia

sáb. 4/12

1:15 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$799

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 marzo 14, 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 marzo 14, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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?

    $128 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 American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $155 and $167, 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 7 airlines flying from San Jose to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$304Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$361Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$443Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$447Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$456Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$481Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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