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$129+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
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 April 18, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:00 am
RDU
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LIR
1 stop6h 55m
JetBlue
Tue 5/121:00 pm
LIR
-
RDU
1 stop8h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/17$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/97:45 am
RDU
-
LIR
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Sat 5/162:40 pm
LIR
-
RDU
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/18:19 pm
RIC
-
LIR
1 stop17h 12m
American Airlines
Thu 5/72:40 pm
LIR
-
RIC
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/98:13 pm
RDU
-
LIR
1 stop17h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 5/162:40 pm
LIR
-
RDU
2 stops17h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/126:42 am
RIC
-
LIR
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 5/182:40 pm
LIR
-
RIC
2 stops19h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/36:15 am
RDU
-
LIR
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 5/91:20 pm
LIR
-
RDU
1 stop20h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/127:35 pm
RDU
-
LIR
2 stops17h 49m
American Airlines
Thu 5/2112:22 pm
LIR
-
RDU
1 stop17h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/147:55 pm
RDU
-
LIR
1 stop19h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 5/182:40 pm
LIR
-
RDU
2 stops18h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/168:19 pm
RIC
-
LIR
2 stops18h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 5/233:37 pm
LIR
-
RIC
1 stop20h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/286:00 am
ORF
-
SJO
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 5/122:31 pm
SJO
-
ORF
2 stops17h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 8/117:33 pm
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 8/181:08 pm
SJO
-
RIC
2 stops18h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 11/45:00 am
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 11/113:11 pm
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$310

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 April 18, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$287
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$129
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$773
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/9

7:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Liberia

Sat 5/16

2:40 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 38m

$292

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

6:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

Thu 5/14

3:27 pm-9:45 am

2 stops16h 18m

$311

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

10:05 am-12:33 am

1 stop12h 28m

$318

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

10:05 am-4:21 am

1 stop16h 16m

$318

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

4:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

10:04 am-4:22 am

1 stop16h 18m

$318

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

4:33 pm-7:08 am

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

10:05 am-12:33 am

1 stop12h 28m

$322

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

2:21 am-8:20 am

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

5:56 pm-4:22 am

1 stop8h 26m

$322

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/16

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/24

6:01 pm-4:21 am

1 stop8h 20m

$322

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

4:33 pm-7:08 am

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

5:56 pm-4:22 am

1 stop8h 26m

$326

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Liberia

Thu 5/14

1:25 pm-12:16 am

1 stop8h 51m

$346

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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 $143). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

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 Delta, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Virginia to Costa Rica in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 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 $96 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $109 and JetBlue from $113 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 $143). Flying from Virginia to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$413Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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