Costa Rica

$132+ Cheap flights from the United States to Costa Rica

LAX — SJO
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheapest flights from USA to Costa Rica

Fri 11/612:52 pm -
Nonstop3h 19m
Fri 3/56:00 am -
Nonstop3h 08m
Deal found 11/4$371
Thu 12/31:14 pm -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 5/286:00 am -
Nonstop3h 08m
Deal found 11/6$373
Mon 11/161:16 am -
1 stop8h 51m
Sat 11/215:55 pm -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 11/2$385
Sat 11/72:30 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Tue 11/244:15 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 11/5$386
Fri 11/61:16 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Sun 11/156:10 pm -
1 stop18h 48m
Deal found 11/3$387
Wed 11/44:25 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 11/119:45 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 11/4$388
Sat 11/76:00 am -
1 stop8h 22m
Sat 11/148:45 am -
1 stop11h 04m
Deal found 11/6$389
Sat 11/74:25 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 11/159:45 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 11/2$390
Thu 12/316:01 pm -
2 stops20h 01m
Wed 1/133:56 pm -
2 stops25h 48m
Deal found 11/6$391
Sat 11/148:59 am -
Nonstop5h 01m
Wed 11/182:25 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/2$392
Tue 11/103:55 pm -
2 stops22h 51m
Thu 11/122:07 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Deal found 11/7$393
Thu 11/54:25 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 11/83:10 pm -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 11/3$394

Find flight deals from USA to Costa Rica

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(Expedia)

One-way from

$132
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$447

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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From USA to Costa Rica
One-way flight from USA to Costa Rica
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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NewarkLiberia

EWR Newark - LIR Liberia

EWRLIR

Newark

Mon 12/7

8:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154
Quickest round-trip

NewarkLiberia

EWR Newark - LIR Liberia

EWRLIR

Newark

Mon 11/23

7:28 am-11:54 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/9

8:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$167

NewarkLiberia

EWR Newark - LIR Liberia

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 12/31

7:28 am-11:54 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

BostonSan José

BOS Boston Logan Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOSSJO

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 1/18

5:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

NewarkLiberia

EWR Newark - LIR Liberia

EWRLIR

Newark

Wed 12/2

7:28 am-11:54 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

NewarkLiberia

EWR Newark - LIR Liberia

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 11/12

7:28 am-11:54 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

BostonSan José

BOS Boston Logan Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOSSJO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 2/23

12:25 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

OrlandoSan José

MCO Orlando - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCOSJO

Orlando

Thu 12/31

1:14 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

BostonSan José

BOS Boston Logan Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOSSJO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 2/23

11:15 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Costa Rica (average of $502). Flying from USA to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from USA to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Costa Rica

The most flights from US0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

About 18% of weekly flights between United States and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Sunday 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, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from USA to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 3 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from USA to Costa Rica can take about 2h 55m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $442. 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 $57. Frontier flights start at $76 while deals on Avianca start at $83 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Costa Rica (average of $502). Flying from USA to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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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Airlines flying to Costa Rica

Top 10 airlines flying from USA to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$67Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$124Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ArajetCheapest$126Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$129Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$169Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$175Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$212Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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