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$79+ Cheap flights from San Juan 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJU — SJO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Juan to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Juan to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 55mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/135:56 pmSJO - SJU
1 stop20h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/14$291
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 59mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/248:47 amSJO - SJU
1 stop11h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/13$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/117:45 amSJO - SJU
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:58 pmSJO - SJU
2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - SJU
2 stops21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$362
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:10 amSJU - SJO
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/110:00 amSJO - SJU
1 stop12h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/136:00 amSJO - SJU
2 stops14h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$421
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:35 pmSJO - SJU
2 stops14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$438
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:11 pmSJU - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:45 amSJO - SJU
1 stop16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$454
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sat 12/206:01 amSJU - SJO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/161:45 amSJO - SJU
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/313:44 pmSJU - LIR
2 stops23h 06mDelta
Mon 1/123:05 pmLIR - SJU
2 stops20h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/14$543
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Wed 12/316:30 amSJU - LIR
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 1/132:05 pmLIR - SJU
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/14$639

Find flight deals from San Juan to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Juan to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$372
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Juan 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Juan to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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San Juan

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 3/12

4:45 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

1:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$238

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 3/10

4:45 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

1:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$238

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 1/29

6:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

1:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$238

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Fri 3/13

6:14 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

11:01 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$241

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Sat 1/31

6:14 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

8:11 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$241

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Sat 2/28

5:37 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

8:11 am-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$241

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 1/22

6:14 pm-7:06 am

1 stop14h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:11 am-10:28 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$241

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 1/21

5:37 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:48 am-10:28 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$241

San JuanLiberia

SJU - LIR

SJULIR

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 4/28

3:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Liberia

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$437

San JuanLiberia

SJU - LIR

SJULIR

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Liberia

Sun 2/15

3:18 pm-10:07 am

1 stop16h 49m

$447

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

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Juan to Costa Rica (average of $106). Flying from San Juan to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 SJU to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Juan 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 December 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Juan to Costa Rica at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from San Juan to Costa Rica delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Juan and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 65 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Juan to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Juan to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and Avianca from San Juan to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,484 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,187 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Juan to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Juan to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $238, Avianca can have you in Costa Rica from San Juan in 6h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1349 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Juan to Costa Rica?

    While on average a flight from San Juan to Costa Rica is generally $324, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $152. When looking at the most popular route, (San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $241 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Juan 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 Juan to Costa Rica.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Juan to Costa Rica (average of $106). Flying from San Juan to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 4 airlines flying from San Juan to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Juan 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$174Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$177Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$192Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$543Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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