How long is the flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica?

A quick flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica can take about 10h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $276. State of Washington and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3340 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Costa Rica one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. American Airlines flights start at $122 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $142 one-way.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 56 days in advance, which can save you up to 20% on flights from State of Washington to Costa Rica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 56 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $608. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $653.

What is the cheapest month to fly from State of Washington to Costa Rica?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Costa Rica from State of Washington average $647. You can even find prices in September for less than $647, as users have found deals to Costa Rica from as low as $393. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Costa Rica from State of Washington. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 34%.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 7, 2025.

Tue 11/43:54 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop14h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/119:40 amSJO - PDX

1 stop12h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$276

Wed 9/245:00 amPDX - SJO

2 stops13h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/308:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop13h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$280

Tue 11/411:59 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/112:59 pmSJO - PDX

1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/7

$283

Wed 10/221:33 pmPSC - SJO

1 stop16h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/298:40 amSJO - PSC

1 stop15h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/7

$298

Sat 10/411:55 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop11h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/118:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$299

Fri 9/267:35 pmPDX - SJO

2 stops15h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/68:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$301

Sat 10/1812:33 pmGEG - SJO

2 stops22h 27mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/276:00 amSJO - GEG

1 stop16h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$302

Mon 10/207:35 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines

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1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/4

$302

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1 stop32h 00mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops19h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$309

Tue 11/410:30 amPDX - SJO

1 stop12h 08mAlaska Airlines

Mon 11/101:58 amSJO - PDX

1 stop11h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$316

Thu 11/137:38 pmPDX - SJO

2 stops13h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/189:40 amSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$318

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Tue 11/411:59 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/112:59 pmSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$276

Mon 10/67:35 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/138:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$276

Wed 11/58:45 amGEG - SJO

2 stops13h 53mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/151:30 amSJO - GEG

2 stops19h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$302

Mon 11/105:03 pmPSC - SJO

2 stops18h 03mDelta

Tue 11/187:00 amSJO - PSC

2 stops18h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/5

$320

Tue 11/43:54 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop14h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/119:40 amSJO - PDX

1 stop12h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$276

Sun 10/2611:59 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/86:22 amSJO - PDX

1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$276

Wed 11/1210:45 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop20h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/182:59 pmSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$276

Thu 9/257:02 amPDX - SJO

1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/38:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$276

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2 stops22h 27mDelta

Deal found 9/5

$320

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2 stops38h 17mAlaska Airlines

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1 stop24h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$321

Sat 11/1511:59 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/192:59 pmSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/7

$276

Fri 9/2611:55 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop11h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/68:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

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Wed 9/247:04 amPDX - SJO

1 stop11h 33mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/308:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/7

$276

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2 stops15h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/68:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$301

Sat 10/411:55 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop11h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/118:37 amSJO - PDX

1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$299

Sat 10/1812:33 pmGEG - SJO

2 stops22h 27mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/276:00 amSJO - GEG

1 stop16h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$302

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1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines

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1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/4

$302

Mon 10/205:25 pmPDX - SJO

2 stops17h 33mDelta

Mon 10/271:23 pmSJO - PDX

2 stops23h 22mDelta

Deal found 9/4

$320

Mon 10/207:59 pmPDX - LIR

2 stops15h 01mDelta

Thu 10/231:25 pmLIR - PDX

2 stops20h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/6

$337

Mon 10/2012:25 pmPDX - LIR

2 stops22h 35mDelta

Wed 10/221:25 pmLIR - PDX

2 stops20h 11mDelta

Deal found 9/7

$338

Wed 10/221:33 pmPSC - SJO

1 stop16h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/298:40 amSJO - PSC

1 stop15h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/7

$298

Sun 10/267:39 pmGEG - SJO

2 stops27h 12mAlaska Airlines

Tue 11/41:58 amSJO - GEG

2 stops21h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$332

Mon 10/271:00 pmPSC - SJO

2 stops21h 58mDelta

Fri 10/311:23 pmSJO - PSC

2 stops22h 27mDelta

Deal found 9/7

$320

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1 stop15h 51mAlaska Airlines

Thu 10/301:11 amSJO - PSC

1 stop23h 48mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$334

One-way flights from Washington to Costa Rica
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Tue 9/3012:07 pmPDX - SJO

2 stops22h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$117

Wed 11/511:59 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$122

Thu 10/212:07 pmPDX - SJO

2 stops22h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$136

Sun 11/212:33 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop10h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$142

Mon 10/2011:24 pmSEA - SJO

1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$152

Sat 11/112:45 amPDX - SJO

1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$152

Sat 9/201:12 pmPDX - LIR

2 stops22h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$152

Thu 11/69:30 pmPDX - SJO

1 stop25h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$154

Wed 11/511:59 pmPDX - SJO

2 stops19h 04mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/6

$155

Wed 10/1511:10 pmSEA - SJO

1 stop12h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/7

$157

Mon 11/35:30 amPDX - SJO

2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/6

$158

Sat 9/205:35 pmPDX - LIR

1 stop11h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/5

$161

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Tue 11/4

11:59 pm-2:10 pm

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3:54 pm-8:32 am

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11:59 pm-6:16 pm

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10:45 pm-9:03 pm

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2:59 pm-11:26 pm

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PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

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Thu 9/25

7:02 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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8:37 am-10:45 pm

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PortlandSan José

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Sat 11/15

11:59 pm-2:10 pm

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PortlandSan José

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11:55 pm-12:26 pm

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

8:37 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 08m

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PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

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Wed 9/24

5:40 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

8:37 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$276

PascoSan José

PSC - SJO

PSCSJO

Pasco Tri Cities

Wed 10/22

1:33 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

8:40 am-11:07 pm

1 stop15h 27m

$298

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from State of Washington 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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How long is the flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica?
A quick flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica can take about 10h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $276. State of Washington and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3340 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Costa Rica one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. American Airlines flights start at $122 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $142 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington to Costa Rica?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from State of Washington 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 to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$152	Average$217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$328	Average$704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$391	Average$768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$393	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$423	Average$783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Southwest	Cheapest$462	Average$666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$709	Average$987	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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