Costa Rica

$152+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SJO
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/44:17 pm
STL
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SJO
1 stop17h 03m
Frontier
Sat 7/119:35 am
SJO
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STL
1 stop13h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$346
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/204:17 pm
STL
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SJO
1 stop17h 03m
Frontier
Sat 7/119:35 am
SJO
-
STL
1 stop13h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$352
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/304:10 pm
STL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Frontier
Thu 9/39:35 am
SJO
-
STL
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$368
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/74:09 pm
STL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 11m
Frontier
Sat 8/229:35 am
SJO
-
STL
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$378
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/254:09 pm
STL
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SJO
1 stop17h 11m
Frontier
Sat 8/19:35 am
SJO
-
STL
1 stop13h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$382
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 8/154:09 pm
STL
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SJO
1 stop17h 11m
Frontier
Sat 8/229:35 am
SJO
-
STL
2 stops30h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$397
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:17 pm
STL
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SJO
1 stop17h 03m
Frontier
Sat 7/119:35 am
SJO
-
STL
1 stop13h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$436
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:17 pm
STL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 03m
Frontier
Sun 7/129:35 am
SJO
-
STL
1 stop13h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$442
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 5/297:05 am
STL
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LIR
1 stop30h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 6/61:00 pm
LIR
-
STL
1 stop22h 06m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/12$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/205:29 am
STL
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LIR
1 stop10h 11m
American Airlines
Thu 7/233:40 pm
LIR
-
STL
1 stop16h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 10/176:28 pm
STL
-
LIR
2 stops17h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 10/231:15 pm
LIR
-
STL
2 stops21h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$497
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Mon 11/24:15 pm
STL
-
LIR
1 stop21h 40m
Air Canada
Thu 11/52:55 pm
LIR
-
STL
1 stop24h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/12$511

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for St. Louis to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Expedia)

One-way from

$152
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$472
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisLiberia

STL - LIR

STLLIR

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/17

6:28 pm-11:05 am

2 stops17h 37m

Liberia

Fri 10/23

1:15 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$497

St. LouisLiberia

STL - LIR

STLLIR

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/28

6:14 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Liberia

Sat 6/6

3:27 pm-10:39 am

2 stops18h 12m

$537

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/3

5:06 pm-8:20 am

2 stops40h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/12

9:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$555

St. LouisLiberia

STL - LIR

STLLIR

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/10

6:28 pm-11:05 am

2 stops17h 37m

Liberia

Sat 10/17

2:10 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$569

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/6

5:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/13

3:59 pm-9:29 am

1 stop17h 30m

$570
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/3

1:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

12:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$615

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/5

6:14 am-10:11 am

1 stop28h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

12:30 am-10:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$629

St. LouisLiberia

STL - LIR

STLLIR

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/1

6:24 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 26m

Liberia

Mon 6/8

3:27 pm-10:07 am

1 stop17h 40m

$632

St. LouisLiberia

STL - LIR

STLLIR

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/26

8:35 am-9:50 am

1 stop26h 15m

Liberia

Fri 6/5

4:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$633

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/2

1:13 pm-10:11 am

2 stops21h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/10

11:13 am-12:11 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$647

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica (average of $131). Flying from St. Louis to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 May 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest fly from St. Louis to Costa Rica in about 6h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 33h 24m. The distance between St. Louis and Costa Rica is about 2022 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Costa Rica?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Costa Rica (average of $131). Flying from St. Louis to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 5 airlines flying from St. Louis to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$294Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$314Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$383Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
GOLCheapest$644Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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