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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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$252
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$107
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$603
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 July 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:23 amIAD - SJO
1 stop19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/174:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/286:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/315:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 6/2910:32 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/55:30 amSJO - IAD
1 stop14h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$256
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/181:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Mon 8/255:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/29$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:55 amDCA - SJO
1 stop14h 00mSouthwest
Fri 8/228:50 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1511:47 amIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/207:27 amSJO - IAD
1 stop13h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:55 amDCA - SJO
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/97:27 amSJO - DCA
1 stop15h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$266
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:13 amIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 06mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/168:07 amSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/30$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:00 amDCA - LIR
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/182:00 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop17h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:22 amIAD - LIR
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Fri 8/291:25 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/30$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Sun 10/51:35 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/30$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2511:51 amIAD - LIR
2 stops25h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1712:49 pmLIR - IAD
2 stops17h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$287

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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 July 1, 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

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

2:25 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

4:17 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$255

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/31

5:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

11:03 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

7:55 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/15

6:55 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

8:50 am-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$262

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

11:47 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/20

7:27 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$262

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

5:55 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

7:27 am-1:04 am

1 stop15h 37m

$266

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/4

4:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/19

2:53 pm-1:20 am

1 stop8h 27m

$280

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

7:22 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Liberia

Fri 8/29

1:25 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$285

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/14

5:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Liberia

Mon 8/18

2:00 pm-9:06 am

1 stop17h 06m

$285

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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 July 1, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from Virginia to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $107 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $115 and Copa Airlines from $119 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$247Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$322Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$333Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$480Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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