Costa Rica

$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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$224 or less

Good one-way deal

$112 or less
From USA to Costa Rica
One-way flight from USA to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Costa Rica.

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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 July 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/22:28 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/88:14 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$179
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/32:28 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 49mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 8/108:14 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 43mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/27$197
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:35 amMIA - SJO
1 stop4h 15mAvianca
Sun 8/315:25 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 7/28$203
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/119:11 pmATL - SJO
1 stop16h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/1412:18 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/59:59 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/87:30 amSJO - ATL
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$230
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:59 amMIA - SJO
1 stop5h 06mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/72:19 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop9h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$234
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Wed 8/136:02 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2612:18 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$251
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Sun 9/143:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Mon 9/224:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop10h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$251
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Thu 8/215:55 amLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/277:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$252
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Sun 9/79:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Tue 9/162:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 7/29$253
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:31 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 48mCopa Airlines
Sat 11/156:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$255
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/251:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Sat 8/305:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$257

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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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 8/2

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/8

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$179

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sun 8/3

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/10

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$197

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Fri 8/22

5:35 am-7:50 am

1 stop4h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$203

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/11

9:11 pm-11:11 am

1 stop16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

12:18 pm-12:51 am

1 stop10h 33m

$229

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 9/5

9:59 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

7:30 am-8:12 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$230

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/13

6:02 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/26

12:18 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$251

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

3:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

4:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop10h 50m

$251

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/21

5:55 am-3:13 pm

1 stop11h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

7:30 am-11:29 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$252

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

9:41 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

2:05 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$253

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

4:34 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

8:11 am-12:28 am

1 stop14h 17m

$256

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/30

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Costa Rica

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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 $398). Flying from USA 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 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 July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $89 while deals on Avianca start at $94 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 $398). Flying from USA 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 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$105Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$152Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$153Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$165Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$184Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
JetBlueCheapest$193Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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