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$140+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
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 July 22, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 45m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/253:58 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/17$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/125:15 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop8h 43m
Delta
Wed 10/211:23 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/126:20 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Thu 10/221:23 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/147:26 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop20h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 10/193:01 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop17h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$321
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/134:21 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 43m
Copa Airlines
Sun 9/2012:05 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop24h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/21$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/256:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 9/222:57 pm
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops18h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/277:35 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop14h 18m
American Airlines
Thu 9/31:29 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop17h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 10/167:26 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop20h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 10/206:00 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop15h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:59 pm
RDU
-
LIR
2 stops18h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 11/35:20 pm
LIR
-
RDU
1 stop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sun 9/208:19 pm
RDU
-
LIR
2 stops18h 59m
American Airlines
Fri 9/252:47 pm
LIR
-
RDU
2 stops19h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 11/93:05 pm
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Fri 11/137:00 am
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop16h 12m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 11/77:21 pm
ORF
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 11/103:54 pm
SJO
-
ORF
2 stops18h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$343

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 July 22, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$310
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One-way from

$140
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Average price

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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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/18

3:17 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop23h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/22

3:59 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$310

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/6

4:21 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

6:17 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$335

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/25

4:19 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

3:58 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$335

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/12

4:19 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

2:48 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$345

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Sun 11/1

5:20 pm-7:19 am

1 stop12h 59m

$356

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Sun 11/1

8:45 am-10:11 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$356

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/1

10:18 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Liberia

Sat 10/31

1:20 pm-12:32 am

1 stop9h 12m

$375

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/6

8:10 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Liberia

Thu 9/10

1:05 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$386

RichmondLiberia

RIC - LIR

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/30

8:07 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 03m

Liberia

Tue 11/3

5:20 pm-9:48 am

2 stops15h 28m

$401

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/24

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

9:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$414

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $384). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $707). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in about 6h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 43m. Virginia and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1927 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 $96 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $113 and United Airlines 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Costa Rica (average of $384). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $707). 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 5 airlines flying from Virginia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$162Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$258Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$413Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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