Costa Rica

$70+ 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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJU — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from San Juan to Costa Rica

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 March 30, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/39:10 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop13h 51m
Frontier
Sat 4/1110:06 am
SJO
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SJU
1 stop13h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$274
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/33:03 am
SJU
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SJO
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Thu 6/119:35 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop14h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/109:10 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop13h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/229:25 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$293
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/286:09 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Mon 6/19:35 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop14h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 4/67:54 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1110:06 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop8h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$298
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/107:54 pm
SJU
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/1311:38 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop8h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$303
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/233:58 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop18h 21m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop14h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/97:54 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/182:00 pm
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$308
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 9/46:16 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop16h 04m
Frontier
Sun 9/69:35 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop14h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/301:31 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 5/42:22 pm
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop16h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$318
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:09 pm
SJU
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SJO
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
-
SJU
1 stop20h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 4/275:45 am
SJU
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LIR
1 stop9h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 5/42:40 pm
LIR
-
SJU
1 stop16h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$515

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 March 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$284
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$291
From San Juan to Costa Rica
One-way flight from San Juan to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Mon 4/20

6:12 pm-7:08 am

1 stop14h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

8:13 am-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$352

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 5/27

6:12 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

4:10 am-4:14 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$352
Quickest round-trip

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 5/27

6:12 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

4:10 am-4:14 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$352

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Fri 6/26

5:34 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/5

10:03 am-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$402

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Fri 5/8

7:20 am-11:55 am

2 stops30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

1:25 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$409

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 5/7

3:56 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

7:55 am-8:34 pm

2 stops34h 39m

$409

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 4/2

2:55 pm-10:11 am

1 stop21h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/6

7:55 am-8:38 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$416

San JuanSan José

SJU - SJO

SJUSJO

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 5/6

5:42 pm-11:52 am

2 stops20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

2:40 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$459

San JuanLiberia

SJU - LIR

SJULIR

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Mon 4/27

5:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 39m

Liberia

Mon 5/4

2:40 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$555

San JuanLiberia

SJU - LIR

SJULIR

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 5/7

10:55 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Liberia

Sun 5/10

1:00 pm-9:12 am

1 stop18h 12m

$580

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from San Juan with our price prediction graph.
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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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.

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

About 13% of weekly flights between San Juan and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 66 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 March 30, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines 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.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

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 $555, Copa Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from San Juan in 7h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1412 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 $293 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$174Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$389Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$393Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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