Costa Rica

$93+ Cheap flights from the United States to Costa Rica

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LAX — SJO
may. 28 — jun. 41
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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 mayo 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$184
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$93
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$195 or less

Good one-way deal

$102 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From USA to Costa Rica
One-way flight from USA to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 mayo 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
sáb. 6/1410:25 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/1812:28 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/22$198
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
mié. 5/219:40 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 00mAvianca
vie. 5/308:50 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/21$210
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
mié. 5/284:00 pmFLL - SJO
2 stops9h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/612:28 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$219
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/2511:47 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 32mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/272:42 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$227
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/3111:00 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mJetBlue
jue. 6/121:00 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 5/23$231
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
vie. 8/86:05 amMIA - SJO
1 stop9h 49mCopa Airlines
mar. 8/1210:57 amSJO - MIA
1 stop6h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/21$234
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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. 5/314:00 pmFLL - SJO
2 stops9h 35mAvianca
mar. 6/38:00 pmSJO - FLL
2 stops16h 35mAvianca
Deal found 5/22$234
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
mié. 7/233:10 pmMIA - SJO
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/88:14 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$238
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/2211:33 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 41mVolaris El Salvador
dom. 6/2911:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 38mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/22$257
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vie. 7/182:28 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 49mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 7/218:14 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 43mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/21$268
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jue. 6/265:25 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
lun. 6/3011:31 amSJO - ATL
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/22$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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. 6/86:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/1111:32 amSJO - LGA
1 stop21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/21$277

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 mayo 23, 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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USA

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

sáb. 6/14

10:25 am-11:17 am

Nonstop2h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 6/18

12:28 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$198

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

dom. 5/25

9:40 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 6/8

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$210

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mié. 8/20

11:47 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop19h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 8/29

2:42 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$229

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 6/3

11:00 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 6/11

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$231

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

vie. 8/8

6:05 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 8/12

10:05 am-10:27 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$234

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 6/17

4:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 6/22

5:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$234

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

mié. 7/23

3:10 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 8/8

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$238

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

dom. 6/29

4:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 7/12

12:16 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$241

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 6/22

11:33 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 6/29

11:15 am-9:53 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$257

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

vie. 7/18

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 7/21

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$268

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/22

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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 mayo 23, 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 mayo 23, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 mayo 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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?

  • 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. Avianca flights start at $101 while deals on Volaris El Salvador start at $106 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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Alternative routes for USA to Costa Rica

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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 mayo 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$153Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$165Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$188Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$188Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
JetBlueCheapest$209Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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