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$429+ 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPH
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Europe

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 May 3, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/67:05 pm
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/185:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$613
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/146:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2312:20 pm
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$615
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/137:05 pm
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/276:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$626
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/24:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Tue 6/211:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 4/30$630
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/157:05 pm
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
KLM
Wed 8/266:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/29$631
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/76:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/195:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$634
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/26:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/1112:20 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$639
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/146:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/195:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$640
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/76:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop33h 45m
KLM
Wed 8/196:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/29$642
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Tue 6/211:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 4/29$645
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/146:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop33h 45m
KLM
Wed 8/196:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/30$647
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/137:05 pm
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$648

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 May 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$613
(KLM)

One-way from

$429
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,195

Good round-trip deal

$787 or less

Good one-way deal

$408 or less
From Costa Rica to Europe
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Europe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Europe.

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 May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

9:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 6/11

6:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$851

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

8:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Zurich

Thu 10/15

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$904

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

9:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/2

2:20 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$904

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/17

8:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Zurich

Wed 9/30

1:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop26h 05m

$909

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

8:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Zurich

Wed 6/3

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$909

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

7:55 am-10:25 am

2 stops18h 30m

Zurich

Tue 6/16

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$913

San JoséRome

SJO - FCO

SJOFCO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/16

8:45 am-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 10/24

11:00 am-10:25 am

2 stops31h 25m

$915

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

7:55 am-4:35 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Zurich

Fri 9/25

1:05 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$924

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

1:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/2

11:15 am-11:54 am

1 stop31h 39m

$933

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

1:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 9/19

3:15 pm-11:54 am

1 stop27h 39m

$934

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Costa Rica to Europe, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $685). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,127). 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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Air France, andIberia 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.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 $851, Iberojet can have you in Europe from Costa Rica in 10h 15m. 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 Iberia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $289. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberojet and Air France, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $685). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,127). 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 May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$191Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$494Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$495Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$543Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberojetCheapest$573Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$719Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$770Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$817Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air EuropaCheapest$819Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
LufthansaCheapest$957Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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