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$133+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Costa Rica?

To save up to 49% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 50 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Jose to Costa Rica from $537 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $810 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from San Jose. Users have commonly found prices around $673 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $259. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to CR?

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.

Cheap San Jose to Costa Rica flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Costa Rica specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Costa Rica in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/271:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops27h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$280
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:17 pmSJC - SJO
3 stops22h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/271:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops27h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$282
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:55 amSJO - SJC
3 stops23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$284
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:17 pmSJC - SJO
3 stops22h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:55 amSJO - SJC
3 stops23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$286
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2712:29 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$297
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/205:18 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops18h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:55 amSJO - SJC
2 stops12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$303
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/216:00 amSJC - SJO
3 stops17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/281:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops28h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$305
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/191:09 pmSJC - SJO
3 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/271:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops31h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$320
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/216:00 amSJC - SJO
3 stops17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2712:55 amSJO - SJC
3 stops23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$324

San Jose to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Costa Rica in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/271:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops27h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$280
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:17 pmSJC - SJO
3 stops22h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/271:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops27h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$282
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:55 amSJO - SJC
3 stops23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$284
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:17 pmSJC - SJO
3 stops22h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:55 amSJO - SJC
3 stops23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$286
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2712:29 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$297
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/205:18 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops18h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:55 amSJO - SJC
2 stops12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$303
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/216:00 amSJC - SJO
3 stops17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/281:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops28h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$305
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/191:09 pmSJC - SJO
3 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/271:41 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops31h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$320
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/66:00 amSJC - SJO
3 stops29h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1012:35 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops22h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$322

San Jose to Costa Rica flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Jose to Costa Rica for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from San Jose to Costa Rica. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/310:54 amSJC - SJO
2 stops12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/1112:32 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$664
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/310:54 amSJC - SJO
2 stops12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/1012:55 amSJO - SJC
2 stops19h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$677
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/311:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/116:35 amSJO - SJC
1 stop28h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$705
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/36:40 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/116:35 amSJO - SJC
1 stop28h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/411:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1311:05 amSJO - SJC
1 stop11h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$790
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/37:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop24h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/1012:50 amSJO - SJC
1 stop32h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/36:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 23mDelta
Mon 8/121:08 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/24$1,325
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/36:10 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops24h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/1012:50 amSJO - SJC
1 stop32h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/48:15 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops14h 28mDelta
Tue 8/131:08 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/24$1,366

One-way flights to Costa Rica from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San Jose to Costa Rica, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from San Jose to Costa Rica should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1611:05 amSJC - SJO
3 stops24h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$133
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 9/161:40 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$138
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/291:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops21h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$148
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/275:18 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops29h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 9/26:00 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops16h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/25$175
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/285:18 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$179
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/296:00 amSJC - SJO
3 stops17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$181
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/3012:12 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/191:40 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops20h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$189

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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San JoseSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Tue 8/20

2 stops22h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/27

3 stops27h 47m

$280

San JoseSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Tue 8/20

3 stops22h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/27

3 stops27h 47m

$282

San JoseSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Tue 8/20

2 stops22h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/26

3 stops23h 17m

$284

San JoseSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Mon 8/19

2 stops18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/27

3 stops31h 34m

$334

San JoseSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sun 9/1

2 stops19h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/10

3 stops22h 30m

$337

San JoseSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sun 9/1

2 stops21h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops23h 21m

$383

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Thu 9/5

2 stops20h 21m

Liberia

Thu 9/12

2 stops27h 14m

$387

San JoseLiberia

SJC - LIR

SJCLIR

San Jose

Mon 10/28

1 stop19h 13m

Liberia

Mon 11/11

2 stops27h 00m

$495

San JoseSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Fri 8/9

1 stop12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop13h 45m

$536

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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 25, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. 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
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

WestJet
7.4
Good
2,761 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

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.

  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Costa Rica for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $280, but on average you can expect to pay $318.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Costa Rica for under $700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Jose to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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

    $133 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $175 and $195, respectively.

  • What does SJC to SJO mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Jose Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SJC to SJO flight. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Jose to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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  • How recently were the San Jose to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Costa Rica?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca are the most popular airlines when flying 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 $378). Flying from San Jose to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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AviancaCheapest$272Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$334Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$357Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$391Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$420Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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