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$107+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Costa Rica

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 December 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/411:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/95:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/66:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSJO - IAD
2 stops17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/511:55 amDCA - SJO
1 stop11h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/103:38 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$243
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Gotogate 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 12/133:05 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/211:50 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/49:15 amIAD - SJO
2 stops14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/81:15 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/612:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$248
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Mon 12/111:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Mon 12/85:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 11/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/511:55 amDCA - SJO
1 stop11h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/61:13 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:00 amSJO - RDU
2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/510:24 amRIC - SJO
2 stops13h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/246:20 amSJO - RIC
1 stop16h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/99:41 amDCA - SJO
1 stop13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$255

Find 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 December 3, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$107
(Avianca)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$650
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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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Virginia

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Costa Rica

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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

6:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

3:12 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

4:09 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$253

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/16

7:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

2:05 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

2:05 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$256

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/19

7:06 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop18h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-8:56 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$259

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

11:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Liberia

Mon 1/26

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Tue 1/13

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

8:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

2:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Thu 2/26

8:35 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$265

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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 $360). 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 December 3, 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, Copa Airlines, and JetBlue fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 43m. Virginia and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2041 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 $89 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $114 and JetBlue from $114 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 $360). 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$251Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$285Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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