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$87+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SJO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$245
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/207:00 amBWI - LIR
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2712:35 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$245
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/34:49 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/74:10 amSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:54 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/227:30 amSJO - BWI
1 stop11h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:25 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 54mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/710:05 amSJO - IAD
1 stop16h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/31$255
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/1711:35 amBWI - SJO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Sun 9/218:45 amSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/512:50 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/91:30 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:54 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/2112:18 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$257
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/251:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Sat 8/305:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/29$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/32:37 amIAD - SJO
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/84:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/236:41 pmBWI - SJO
2 stops18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amSJO - BWI
2 stops15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:47 amDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/36:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/66:25 amIAD - SJO
1 stop13h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/131:45 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$262

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Liberia

Wed 8/27

12:35 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$245

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/3

4:49 pm-7:27 am

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/7

4:10 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$246

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/15

7:54 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

7:30 am-9:02 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$249

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

2:25 am-8:19 am

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/7

10:05 am-4:20 am

1 stop16h 15m

$255

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

11:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

8:45 am-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/5

12:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

1:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$256

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/17

7:54 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

12:18 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

4:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

2:37 am-8:19 pm

1 stop19h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

4:17 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 37m

$258

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/23

6:41 pm-11:12 am

2 stops18h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-11:22 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $107 and $107 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica? While on average our users pay $505, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $423. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $241.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AviancaCheapest$256Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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