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$266+ 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPH
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$572
(Air France)

One-way from

$266
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,182

Good round-trip deal

$653 or less

Good one-way deal

$391 or less
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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 October 29, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/188:30 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/66:45 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$586
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/44:15 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop24h 05mAvianca
Tue 3/176:35 amMAD - SJO
1 stop24h 40mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$592
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/301:45 amSJO - MAD
1 stop14h 35mAvianca
Wed 3/1110:50 amMAD - SJO
1 stop29h 00mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$593
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/81:45 amSJO - MAD
1 stop14h 35mAvianca
Sat 3/74:20 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop23h 30mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$594
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 12/28:05 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Tue 1/204:25 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop32h 25mAir France
Deal found 10/28$613
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/98:30 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$618
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/38:30 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:45 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$636
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/18:05 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop20h 00mAir France
Sun 12/76:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop18h 50mAir France
Deal found 10/28$642
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/258:30 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$646
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:30 pmSJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 12/911:00 amLGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$649
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/48:30 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:45 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$651
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:24 amSJO - LGW
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:00 pmLGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$665

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 October 29, 2025.
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 1/24

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/17

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$613

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/14

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$613

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop30h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$665

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

8:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/15

11:15 am-10:07 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$715

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

11:15 am-10:07 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$715

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

8:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 12/12

11:15 am-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$715

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

6:30 pm-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 12/6

11:00 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$716

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

8:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/2

8:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$746

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/29

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$750

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 1/30

10:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$750

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $501). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in September is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 October 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Europe at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Europe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Europe flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Air Canada, 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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,371 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,001 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.

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 $613, Iberojet can have you in Europe from Costa Rica in 10h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5278 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 JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $328. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca 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 $501). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in September is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$258Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$568Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$571Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberojetCheapest$576Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$578Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$633Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$719Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$829Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air EuropaCheapest$919Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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