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$466+ Cheap flights from South Dakota 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.
FSD — SJO
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Dakota to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 1/184:40 pmRAP - SJO
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/222:20 pmSJO - RAP
2 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 2/102:08 pmRAP - SJO
2 stops22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/112:31 amSJO - RAP
1 stop14h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 1/182:08 pmRAP - SJO
2 stops22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/226:38 amSJO - RAP
1 stop15h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$534

Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to Costa Rica

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$466
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Sun 1/18

4:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

2:20 pm-11:25 am

2 stops22h 05m

$466

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Tue 2/10

2:08 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops22h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

12:31 am-1:52 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$481

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Sun 1/18

2:08 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops22h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:38 am-9:15 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$534

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Deals found on 11/23

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  • How long is the flight from South Dakota to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Dakota to Costa Rica in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 11m. There are 2607 mi between South Dakota and Costa Rica. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Dakota to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Dakota 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 November 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$517Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$650Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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