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$314+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Europe

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPH
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/18:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop19h 55m
KLM
Thu 4/307:05 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$550
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/97:05 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$552
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/104:25 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$555
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/114:40 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$558
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop21h 00m
KLM
Thu 6/187:05 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$562
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/86:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$563
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 2/1712:25 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 1/27$564
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 4/2811:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 1/28$565
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/38:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$571
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/712:20 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$575
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/114:40 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/179:15 pm
SJO
-
BRU
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/45:00 pm
BRU
-
SJO
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$670

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$552
(Air France)

One-way from

$314
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,215

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less

Good one-way deal

$407 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Europe 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$673

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$673

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$674

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 6/11

4:40 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$685

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

1:21 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$707

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

1:21 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$708

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

9:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/13

3:50 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$718

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

7:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/29

2:20 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$718

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

1:21 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 54m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/7

8:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$725

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

1:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 5/23

5:35 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$730

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $493). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in August is currently the most expensive (average of $600). 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 EU?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

When flying from Costa Rica to Europe, 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 Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. 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 Europe. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Air France, and Iberia from Costa Rica to Europe. 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,100 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,492 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Europe. 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 Europe?

    For as low as $798, KLM can have you in Europe from Costa Rica in 10h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Europe one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Iberia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $280. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Iberojet, as they are both options that can get you from Costa Rica to Europe for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Europe?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Europe 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 Europe?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $493). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in August is currently the most expensive (average of $600). 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 10 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Europe. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$191Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$499Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$549Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$559Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberojetCheapest$573Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$626Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$685Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air EuropaCheapest$819Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
LufthansaCheapest$972Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$1,009Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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