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$98+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Costa Rica

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Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$98
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569
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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 November 19, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/76:25 amIAD - SJO
2 stops17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/151:15 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$240
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Fri 12/124:30 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 11/18$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/21:44 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/116:20 amSJO - DCA
1 stop12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/272:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/76:25 amIAD - SJO
2 stops17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2111:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 11/185:27 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/243:11 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops21h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$246
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Sat 12/135:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 11/17$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/1111:55 amDCA - SJO
1 stop11h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2012:34 amSJO - DCA
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$248
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:25 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop19h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/121:31 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop20h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$248
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/95:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 11/18$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/51:18 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 11/1910:23 amRIC - SJO
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/247:00 amSJO - RIC
1 stop15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$254

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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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/4

6:30 am-11:43 pm

1 stop18h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

6:38 am-11:01 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$262

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

7:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

2:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Thu 2/5

8:35 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Thu 12/11

8:35 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/12

7:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Wed 12/17

8:35 am-10:04 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

8:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Liberia

Thu 12/11

8:35 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

10:28 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop15h 27m

Liberia

Thu 1/15

8:35 am-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$265

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

3:12 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

4:09 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$276

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

1:25 am-8:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

4:17 pm-11:27 am

1 stop18h 10m

$276

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Liberia

Sat 1/17

12:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$277

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $193). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 November 19, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in about 16h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 19m. Virginia and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1819 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 $98 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $111 and United Airlines from $115 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $193). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$190Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$472Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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