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$84+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/181:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$236
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:27 pmMIA - SJO
1 stop14h 43mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/145:53 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop5h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:05 amJFK - SJO
2 stops12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:56 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/123:38 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$243
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:59 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Sat 1/33:50 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 12/11$251
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Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Sun 12/1410:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$253
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Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Tue 12/168:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$254
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop7h 10mAvianca
Thu 12/183:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$262
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/311:25 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:58 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/306:00 amEWR - LIR
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/145:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:13 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop18h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/138:45 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$271

Find flight deals from USA to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

$192
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One-way from

$84
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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$657

Good round-trip deal

$176 or less

Good one-way deal

$65 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Thu 1/8

7:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$203

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Fri 1/23

6:59 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

3:55 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$212

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sun 1/25

4:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$221

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Thu 1/22

7:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

5:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$227

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Wed 2/4

5:01 am-4:48 pm

1 stop12h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

10:08 am-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$238

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Fri 5/8

5:14 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

2:50 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$238

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 5/16

6:24 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

4:10 am-2:42 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$238

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Thu 2/12

5:36 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

11:01 am-9:43 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$238

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sun 3/15

6:27 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/22

6:08 pm-1:40 am

1 stop5h 32m

$238

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Fri 5/15

5:14 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

6:19 pm-1:41 am

1 stop5h 22m

$238

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Costa Rica (average of $85). Flying from USA to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 US to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from USA to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from the United States to Costa Rica delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between United States and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, La Costena have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from the United States to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,179 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this USA to Costa Rica flight route?

    Within the past month, 34 users have taken a look at flights from United States to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from USA to Costa Rica can take about 3h 03m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $212. USA and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1121 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris Costa Rica, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $41. Frontier flights start at $59 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $64 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Costa Rica (average of $85). Flying from USA to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$117Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$128Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$135Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ArajetCheapest$147Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$150Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FrontierCheapest$166Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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