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$414+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SJO
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica

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 March 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/15:52 pm
SBP
-
SJO
1 stop10h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 5/88:45 am
SJO
-
SBP
1 stop12h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/112:55 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops21h 12m
American Airlines
Fri 5/811:35 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops19h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 5/512:57 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops23h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 5/911:35 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops19h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 5/22:15 pm
SBP
-
SJO
1 stop16h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 5/58:45 am
SJO
-
SBP
1 stop16h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/58:00 am
SBP
-
SJO
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 5/96:00 am
SJO
-
SBP
1 stop12h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/137:02 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops15h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 4/2012:10 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops25h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/136:15 am
SBP
-
SJO
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 4/201:25 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops25h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$535
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1612:51 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops22h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 6/233:08 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops21h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$635

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 March 20, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$414
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$667
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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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 5/1

5:52 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

8:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$414

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/5

12:57 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops23h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

11:35 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$507

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/2

2:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

8:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$524

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/2

5:52 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

8:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$524

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$531

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Deals found on 3/17

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from San Luis Obispo with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica (average of $417). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 March 20, 2026.
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
9,450 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,450 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,450 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
7.1
Good
11,480 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,450 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 17h 29m. Fly via United Airlines or American 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica (average of $417). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$402Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$440Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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