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$102+ Cheap flights from Virginia 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$235
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$518
From Virginia to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 11/96:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/148:35 amLIR - DCA
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/27:59 pmDCA - LIR
1 stop18h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/91:20 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/46:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/81:20 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/16:34 amIAD - LIR
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/42:02 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 8/256:10 amDCA - LIR
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1712:49 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 9/16:34 amIAD - LIR
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/812:49 pmLIR - IAD
2 stops20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/226:25 amIAD - LIR
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/112:49 pmLIR - IAD
2 stops17h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/46:25 amIAD - LIR
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/112:01 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop30h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 11/18:30 pmDCA - LIR
1 stop17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/151:21 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1011:18 amIAD - LIR
2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/212:01 pmLIR - IAD
2 stops18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/224:34 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 00mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/285:54 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/16$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 9/241:25 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 8/18$255

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Fri 11/14

8:35 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$235

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Liberia

Tue 1/13

5:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop17h 40m

$235

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Liberia

Thu 1/22

8:50 am-10:36 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$235

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

7:59 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Tue 9/9

1:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$240

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

Liberia

Thu 9/11

12:49 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$245

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

5:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Liberia

Sat 9/27

12:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$245

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Liberia

Thu 11/13

3:08 pm-9:19 am

1 stop17h 11m

$245

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

7:59 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop17h 17m

Liberia

Wed 11/12

3:13 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 11m

$245

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

5:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Liberia

Mon 11/24

3:13 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$245

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Sat 12/20

12:15 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 00m

$245

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Virginia 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 VA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 August 18, 2025.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia 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 long is the flight from Virginia to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in about 7h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 11m. Virginia and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2020 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $102 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $107 and Copa Airlines from $110 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Virginia 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 6 airlines flying from Virginia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$333Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$346Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$480Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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