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$116+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(Priceline)

One-way from

$116
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/34:27 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops18h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1712:28 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops24h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/34:27 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1711:32 amSJO - SNA
1 stop25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$400
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/277:53 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops26h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/311:06 amSJO - SNA
2 stops33h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/33:54 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop14h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/175:30 amSJO - SNA
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$566
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/241:08 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops16h 12mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/2911:20 amLIR - SNA
2 stops26h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/136:53 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/2011:59 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/133:00 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2011:05 amLIR - SNA
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$597
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/227:45 amSNA - SJO
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Sun 6/2912:35 pmSJO - SNA
2 stops20h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$622
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:35 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Mon 5/267:55 amSJO - SNA
2 stops38h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$653
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:53 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/183:45 pmLIR - SNA
1 stop18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$725
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:45 amSNA - LIR
3 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/201:25 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$871

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

4:27 pm-11:33 am

2 stops18h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

12:28 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 22m

$324

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

4:27 pm-11:33 am

2 stops18h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

11:32 am-12:14 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$400

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/27

7:53 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops26h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

1:06 am-9:47 am

2 stops33h 41m

$524

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

3:54 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

5:30 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$566

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

1:08 pm-6:20 am

2 stops16h 12m

Liberia

Mon 9/29

11:20 am-12:28 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$575

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/13

6:53 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

11:59 pm-8:24 am

1 stop9h 25m

$591

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/13

3:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 00m

Liberia

Fri 6/20

11:05 am-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$597

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/22

7:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/29

12:35 pm-7:45 am

2 stops20h 10m

$622

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/21

1:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

7:55 am-5:29 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$653

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/10

6:53 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 07m

Liberia

Fri 7/18

3:45 pm-9:24 am

1 stop18h 39m

$725

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SNA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and LATAM Airlines. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Santa Ana, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($116), Alaska Airlines ($275), and United Airlines ($330).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$415Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$482Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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