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$139+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia

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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — IAD
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$248 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:37 amSJO - IAD
1 stop14h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/256:01 amIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/97:55 amSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/137:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop25h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$217
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/152:42 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 12mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 11/41:23 amIAD - SJO
1 stop13h 34mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/15$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:07 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$223
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/174:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 11/12:25 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop18h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/15$224
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Wed 9/173:05 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Sun 9/214:05 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:55 amSJO - IAD
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2710:10 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:30 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/277:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$226
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/94:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Mon 10/132:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$227
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Mon 10/135:05 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$228
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:50 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Mon 1/121:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$229
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:45 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Tue 10/75:05 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$230

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

8:37 am-12:45 am

1 stop14h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

10:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop35h 10m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

7:55 am-10:06 pm

1 stop12h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

10:18 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop23h 21m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

8:37 am-5:36 am

1 stop18h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

10:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop35h 10m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

6:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

10:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop35h 10m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

8:37 am-8:15 am

1 stop21h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

3:25 pm-7:32 am

1 stop18h 07m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

2:05 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

11:05 am-7:39 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/8

7:55 am-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/13

7:59 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

7:55 am-10:10 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

12:30 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

7:55 am-6:39 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-7:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from Costa Rica to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 CR to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Costa Rica to District of Columbia have to say. 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to District of Columbia. 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 Costa Rica to District of Columbia?

    United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to District of Columbia in just under 12h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2042 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $146 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $147 and Copa Airlines from $155 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to District of Columbia 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 Costa Rica to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from Costa Rica to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 8 airlines flying from Costa Rica to District of Columbia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to District of Columbia. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$171Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$194Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$211Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$229Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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