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$444+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

$444
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$541
From San Luis Obispo County to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/2012:38 pmSBP - SJO
2 stops24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/312:40 pmSJO - SBP
2 stops22h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:55 amSBP - SJO
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/278:40 amSJO - SBP
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:38 pmSBP - SJO
2 stops24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/272:40 pmSJO - SBP
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:22 pmSBP - SJO
1 stop11h 53mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/318:40 amSJO - SBP
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$550
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/202:14 pmSBP - SJO
2 stops51h 46mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/301:11 amSJO - SBP
2 stops40h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$861

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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.

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San Luis Obispo

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Costa Rica

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Return

Price

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 10/20

12:38 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops24h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

2:40 pm-11:57 am

2 stops22h 17m

$444

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 10/23

4:00 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops19h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/27

8:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$480

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 10/23

12:38 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops24h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/27

2:40 pm-11:37 am

2 stops21h 57m

$484

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 10/20

6:22 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

8:40 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$550

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 10/23

7:50 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops46h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/26

1:11 am-4:55 pm

2 stops40h 44m

$554

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/3

2:22 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 am-10:36 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$570

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Deals found on 9/13

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 SBP to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 September 15, 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
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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

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

  • 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 19h 26m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2875 mi between San Luis Obispo and Costa Rica. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$442Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$489Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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