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$402+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SJO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica

Best flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 1/181:03 pmSBP - SJO
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/43:55 pmSJO - SBP
2 stops19h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 5/52:12 pmSBP - SJO
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/78:45 amSJO - SBP
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 1/181:03 pmSBP - SJO
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/256:38 amSJO - SBP
2 stops17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 1/1810:59 amSBP - SJO
1 stop19h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/49:40 amSJO - SBP
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$508

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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2 stars

Round-trip from

$402
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$636
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

San Luis Obispo

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 1/18

1:03 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

3:55 pm-9:19 am

2 stops19h 24m

$402

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 1/18

1:03 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

6:38 am-10:16 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$448

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/5

2:12 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

8:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop16h 30m

$508

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 1/18

10:59 am-8:32 am

1 stop19h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

9:40 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$508

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Deals found on 12/16

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica (average of $447). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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.

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 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica?

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica. It is only a 3.3 mi journey to County (SBP) from San Luis Obispo’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica in 8h 40m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2875 mi between San Luis Obispo and Costa Rica.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica (average of $447). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$442Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$446Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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