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$75+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SJO
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$75
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$382

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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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 November 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 11/159:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:20 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$198
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/159:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/211:20 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 11/96:20 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/1412:34 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 11/176:20 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/37:30 amBWI - SJO
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/101:31 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$227
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/89:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1212:34 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 11/245:40 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/91:31 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/312:35 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/912:35 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/46:00 amBWI - SJO
2 stops17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/86:00 amSJO - BWI
2 stops15h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/65:18 pmBWI - LIR
2 stops20h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/108:35 amLIR - BWI
1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/17:59 pmDCA - LIR
1 stop18h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/88:35 amLIR - DCA
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/110:10 pmIAD - LIR
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/88:35 amLIR - IAD
1 stop11h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$245

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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 November 4, 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

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

6:16 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

12:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$236

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/15

6:15 am-7:53 pm

2 stops14h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

12:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$236

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/7

5:18 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 52m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

8:35 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$245

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Sun 1/25

8:35 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$245

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

7:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Mon 12/8

8:35 am-10:04 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$245

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/9

8:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

2:01 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$251

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

9:45 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

1:45 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/26

9:49 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

10:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$252

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Liberia

Fri 1/16

8:35 am-4:06 pm

1 stop30h 31m

$252

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

12:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$256

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 November 4, 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 25% 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 Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 November 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,470 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica can take about 7h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $265. Washington, D.C. and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2048 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 Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $102. Users have also found prices from $102 and $105 on American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Baltimore/Washington - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • 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 $350, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $231.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica (average of $152). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$225Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$244Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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