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$115+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Costa Rica

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SNA — SJO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Ana to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$418
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$115
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$496
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 8/308:30 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops13h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/107:30 amSJO - SNA
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$418
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:45 amSNA - SJO
3 stops27h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1912:19 pmSJO - SNA
3 stops34h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/237:00 amSNA - LIR
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/3011:20 amLIR - SNA
2 stops23h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 10/138:15 amSNA - SJO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/166:00 amSJO - SNA
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$498
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:15 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops44h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/166:30 amSJO - SNA
2 stops54h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/77:07 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop11h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/178:37 amSJO - SNA
1 stop28h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/107:07 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops16h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/171:20 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/84:30 pmSNA - LIR
2 stops19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/1412:45 pmLIR - SNA
2 stops20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$761
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/299:20 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop13h 40mDelta
Mon 10/61:25 pmLIR - SNA
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/30$782
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/232:15 pmSNA - LIR
1 stop14h 43mWestJet
Fri 11/287:50 amLIR - SNA
1 stop31h 35mWestJet
Deal found 7/31$1,084
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/106:45 amSNA - LIR
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/177:25 amLIR - SNA
3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,214

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/30

8:30 pm-11:12 am

2 stops13h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/10

7:30 am-11:35 am

2 stops29h 05m

$418

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/12

6:45 am-11:14 am

3 stops27h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/19

12:19 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops34h 46m

$431

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/23

7:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Liberia

Tue 9/30

11:20 am-9:35 am

2 stops23h 15m

$490

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/13

8:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$498

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/13

9:15 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops44h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

6:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops54h 10m

$519

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/7

7:07 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

8:37 am-12:17 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$526

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

7:07 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 03m

Liberia

Fri 10/17

1:20 pm-9:17 am

2 stops20h 57m

$531

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/29

9:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Liberia

Mon 10/6

1:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$782

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/20

4:42 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop19h 19m

Liberia

Thu 9/25

2:01 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$840

Santa AnaLiberia

SNA - LIR

SNALIR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/23

2:15 pm-6:58 am

1 stop14h 43m

Liberia

Fri 11/28

7:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,084

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
1,822 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 ($115), American Airlines ($233), and Alaska Airlines ($240).

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$565Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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