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$88+ 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$238
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$88
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$358
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 September 17, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:20 amORF - SJO
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$195
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/294:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 06mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/65:57 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$238
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:45 amRIC - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/31:35 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$239
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:19 pmRDU - SJO
3 stops26h 33mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/175:57 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$243
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:05 amRDU - LIR
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Mon 1/52:00 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 9/17$243
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/308:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop5h 55mJetBlue
Sat 10/41:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$250
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/317:05 amRIC - SJO
1 stop7h 01mJetBlue
Tue 11/42:01 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop7h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 06mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/306:09 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 06mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/46:10 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/58:16 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/111:00 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/56:25 amRIC - SJO
1 stop15h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:22 amSJO - RIC
2 stops14h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/14:19 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 11mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/26:10 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$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 September 17, 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

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/29

4:21 pm-7:27 am

1 stop17h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

5:57 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$238

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

8:05 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Liberia

Mon 1/5

2:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$243

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Liberia

Mon 1/26

2:00 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$243

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/30

6:20 am-11:12 am

1 stop6h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

2:40 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

7:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

1:11 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$250

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/31

7:05 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:01 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/7

3:14 pm-7:33 am

1 stop17h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

4:08 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$253

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/9

5:00 am-1:39 pm

2 stops9h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

1:23 pm-7:48 am

2 stops17h 25m

$254

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/11

8:18 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops19h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

1:00 pm-9:23 am

2 stops18h 23m

$254

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/1

6:21 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops19h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

1:12 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$254

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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 $554). 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 September 17, 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

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in about 5h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 16m. Virginia and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1796 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 $104 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $104 and Copa Airlines from $106 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 $554). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$320Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$321Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$480Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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