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$74+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$220
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$74
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$141 or less

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
From USA to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
mié. 10/112:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$220
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/289:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
mar. 9/301:00 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 9/10$220
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/31:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
jue. 11/138:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/46:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/1112:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/166:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
dom. 10/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$223
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/257:50 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 24mSpirit Airlines
mié. 10/812:35 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$224
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/16:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/412:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8$225
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/206:55 amJFK - SJO
2 stops18h 20mAvianca
dom. 9/287:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/286:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/47:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/73:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
mié. 10/154:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/306:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/81:16 amSJO - LGA
1 stop15h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$227
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
jue. 9/189:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
sáb. 10/42:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$227

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 septiembre 11, 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

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 12/9

10:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop13h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/17

7:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 11/16

8:30 am-10:07 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/19

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$236

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 11/15

5:28 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/22

2:05 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 02m

$242

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 10/21

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 10/23

1:23 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$246

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/29

12:25 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/4

7:00 am-1:06 am

1 stop17h 06m

$246

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 11/8

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/11

8:45 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$248

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

sáb. 10/4

7:41 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 03m

Liberia

sáb. 10/11

4:35 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$250

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

lun. 10/6

8:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Liberia

sáb. 10/11

4:35 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$255

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/30

10:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/4

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$260

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/14

9:41 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/3

2:05 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$261

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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 septiembre 11, 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.

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 septiembre 11, 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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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 5h 19m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $261. USA and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2210 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $93. Delta flights start at $107 while deals on JetBlue start at $111 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$124Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$127Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$156Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$176Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$211Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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