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 9h 13m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $270. 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $100 and $100 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 $351, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $107. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $226.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica are Avianca (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (100%) and United Airlines (71%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica check out the most popular airlines for this route: Avianca, Copa Airlines or United Airlines.

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

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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 December 21, 2025.

Sat 12/206:00 amBWI - SJO

1 stop15h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/156:30 amSJO - BWI

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$258

Wed 12/316:42 amBWI - LIR

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/241:46 pmLIR - BWI

1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$265

Wed 12/316:00 amDCA - LIR

1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:35 amLIR - DCA

1 stop11h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$265

Wed 12/316:20 amIAD - LIR

1 stop10h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:35 amLIR - IAD

1 stop12h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$265

Wed 12/314:29 pmIAD - SJO

2 stops21h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/81:43 pmSJO - IAD

2 stops20h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$266

Wed 12/315:19 pmBWI - LIR

2 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:35 amLIR - BWI

2 stops11h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$269

Sat 12/206:00 amBWI - SJO

1 stop17h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/286:30 amSJO - BWI

1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$276

Sun 12/2112:45 pmDCA - SJO

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/2312:35 pmSJO - DCA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$276

Fri 12/198:30 amIAD - SJO

1 stop13h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2212:35 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop10h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$276

Sat 12/2012:40 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/156:30 amSJO - IAD

1 stop14h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$292

Tue 12/301:57 pmIAD - LIR

1 stop23h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/71:46 pmLIR - IAD

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$296

Wed 12/316:46 amDCA - LIR

1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/82:38 pmLIR - DCA

1 stop17h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$299

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Tue 2/35:18 pmBWI - SJO

2 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/106:30 amSJO - BWI

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$236

Mon 3/165:00 amIAD - LIR

1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines

Fri 3/2012:21 pmLIR - IAD

2 stops23h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$269

Thu 2/263:35 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop16h 31mCopa Airlines

Mon 3/26:08 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 07mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$282

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1 stop6h 55mJetBlue

Wed 4/299:00 amSJO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 12/20

$303

Tue 12/308:14 pmDCA - LIR

1 stop17h 36mDelta

Sat 1/241:40 pmLIR - DCA

1 stop18h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$305

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Mon 2/99:40 amSJO - BWI

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/19

$346

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Mon 1/263:45 pmLIR - IAD

1 stop23h 01mAir Canada

Deal found 12/20

$372

Mon 1/1911:00 amDCA - SJO

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/266:30 amSJO - DCA

1 stop11h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$255

Sun 1/186:07 amBWI - LIR

1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/253:13 pmLIR - BWI

1 stop17h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$270

Mon 2/21:18 amIAD - SJO

1 stop8h 48mCopa Airlines

Sat 2/1410:08 amSJO - IAD

1 stop16h 07mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$282

Thu 1/2210:05 amBWI - SJO

2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/296:30 amSJO - BWI

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$263

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1 stop7h 21mJetBlue

Wed 5/2012:55 pmSJO - DCA

1 stop7h 39mJetBlue

Deal found 12/20

$303

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1 stop8h 50mDelta

Wed 4/291:25 pmLIR - DCA

1 stop8h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$305

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2 stops20h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/228:35 amLIR - BWI

1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$265

Fri 4/174:49 pmBWI - SJO

1 stop17h 31mCopa Airlines

Wed 4/294:09 amSJO - BWI

1 stop9h 08mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$293

Sun 2/158:20 amBWI - SJO

1 stop14h 42mDelta

Wed 2/182:25 pmSJO - BWI

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$306

Thu 1/298:07 amBWI - LIR

1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/28:35 amLIR - BWI

1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$265

Mon 4/274:49 pmBWI - SJO

1 stop16h 22mCopa Airlines

Wed 5/64:10 amSJO - BWI

1 stop9h 07mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$293

Mon 3/95:00 amDCA - LIR

2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/162:28 pmLIR - DCA

1 stop16h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$327

Sun 4/267:00 amBWI - SJO

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Wed 5/61:25 pmSJO - BWI

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$317

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1 stop18h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/108:35 amLIR - DCA

1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$265

Wed 4/154:36 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop17h 44mCopa Airlines

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1 stop16h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$293

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2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/162:37 pmLIR - DCA

1 stop16h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$345

Mon 2/26:00 amDCA - LIR

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/62:01 pmLIR - DCA

1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$265

Sat 2/73:35 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop17h 46mCopa Airlines

Sat 2/215:51 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 24mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$298

Tue 2/241:40 pmDCA - SJO

1 stop9h 22mDelta

Wed 3/42:25 pmSJO - DCA

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$331

Mon 1/267:59 pmDCA - LIR

1 stop18h 11mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/298:35 amLIR - DCA

1 stop11h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$265

Mon 2/167:15 amIAD - SJO

1 stop15h 47mDelta

Wed 2/257:00 amSJO - IAD

1 stop12h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$331

Sun 2/16:36 pmBWI - LIR

1 stop18h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/152:37 pmLIR - BWI

1 stop19h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$366

Wed 2/113:45 pmBWI - SJO

1 stop18h 21mCopa Airlines

Sat 2/144:09 amSJO - BWI

1 stop9h 01mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$308

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica. Data last updated December 21, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/1311:55 pmIAD - SJO

Nonstop4h 55mAvianca

Wed 1/287:50 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop6h 20mAvianca

Deal found 12/18

$252

Sat 1/175:46 pmIAD - SJO

2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/251:43 pmSJO - IAD

2 stops20h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$246

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2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines

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$247

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1 stop8h 25mAvianca

Mon 1/267:50 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop6h 20mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$253

Tue 1/2011:55 pmIAD - SJO

Nonstop4h 55mAvianca

Tue 1/275:10 pmSJO - IAD

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Deal found 12/21

$238

Wed 1/215:46 pmIAD - SJO

2 stops21h 08mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/296:38 amSJO - IAD

1 stop13h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$241

Wed 1/215:18 pmBWI - SJO

1 stop20h 38mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/296:30 amSJO - BWI

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$242

Thu 1/2212:25 pmBWI - SJO

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/296:30 amSJO - BWI

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$236

Thu 1/229:17 amBWI - SJO

2 stops14h 13mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/51:51 pmSJO - BWI

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$241

Sun 1/2512:44 pmDCA - SJO

1 stop10h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/276:00 amSJO - DCA

1 stop11h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$243

Sun 1/251:07 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop18h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/274:15 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$251

Sat 1/311:07 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/64:30 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$249

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica
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Tue 2/176:20 amBWI - SJO

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$89

Tue 2/246:20 amBWI - SJO

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$91

Thu 2/266:20 amBWI - SJO

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$92

Mon 2/96:20 amBWI - SJO

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$96

Mon 1/196:20 amBWI - SJO

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$98

Tue 1/611:45 amBWI - SJO

1 stop27h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/19

$99

Mon 1/125:45 amBWI - SJO

1 stop8h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$101

Sun 2/812:25 pmBWI - SJO

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$102

Tue 1/138:00 amBWI - SJO

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$104

Wed 1/75:45 amBWI - SJO

1 stop9h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$107

Sat 1/175:30 amIAD - SJO

1 stop9h 12mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$107

Wed 1/215:46 pmIAD - SJO

2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$108

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Return

Price

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/3

5:18 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops20h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$236

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

11:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-6:41 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$255

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

10:05 am-8:39 pm

2 stops11h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

6:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$263

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

5:18 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 52m

Liberia

Thu 1/22

8:35 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$265

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/29

8:07 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

8:35 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/3

7:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Tue 2/10

8:35 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Fri 2/6

2:01 pm-9:58 am

1 stop18h 57m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

DCA - LIR

DCALIR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

7:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Liberia

Thu 1/29

8:35 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

5:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop8h 37m

Liberia

Fri 3/20

12:21 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$269

BaltimoreLiberia

BWI - LIR

BWILIR

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

6:07 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Liberia

Sun 1/25

3:13 pm-9:19 am

1 stop17h 06m

$270

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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?

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 23% 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?

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

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

8,017 reviews

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

8,017 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,017 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,558 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,017 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,099 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,017 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,049 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,017 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Avianca

6.6

Okay

2,487 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,017 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

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 9h 13m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $270. 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $100 and $100 on American Airlines and Southwest, 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 most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica are Avianca (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (100%) and United Airlines (71%).
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 $351, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $107. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $226.
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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$174	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Volaris El Salvador	Cheapest$200	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Avianca	Cheapest$225	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$235	Average$501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$244	Average$400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$244	Average$442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$245	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Southwest	Cheapest$256	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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