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$289+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPH
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Wed 7/23
Wed 7/30
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 July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$618
(Iberojet)

One-way from

$294
(French Bee)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,230

Good round-trip deal

$635 or less

Good one-way deal

$413 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 July 18, 2025.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/214:10 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 40mIberia
Thu 11/612:25 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 7/17$617
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Iberojet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:20 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Tue 10/143:00 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 7/17$618
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Fri 10/177:25 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Mon 11/104:25 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop32h 25mAir France
Deal found 7/17$620
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 9/231:35 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/910:05 amMAD - SJO
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$621
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Fri 10/173:00 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop15h 05mAvianca
Fri 11/712:35 amMAD - SJO
1 stop15h 45mAvianca
Deal found 7/17$622
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 8/18:50 amSJO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/2010:00 amLGW - SJO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$662
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 10/107:25 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/125:25 pmLHR - SJO
1 stop25h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$663
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/224:10 pmSJO - LGW
1 stop20h 50mIberia
Thu 11/207:35 pmLGW - SJO
1 stop27h 00mIberia
Deal found 7/14$709
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Thu 7/247:40 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir France
Wed 8/137:45 pmLHR - SJO
1 stop28h 40mAir France
Deal found 7/17$718
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/151:13 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop14h 57mKLM
Mon 11/32:20 pmLHR - SJO
1 stop28h 28mKLM
Deal found 7/17$729
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Wed 11/126:15 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 11/217:30 amLHR - SJO
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/17$740
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:15 pmSJO - LHR
1 stop17h 00mIberia
Thu 11/206:45 pmLHR - SJO
1 stop27h 50mIberia
Deal found 7/17$756

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 July 18, 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

Tue 9/30

9:20 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$618

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

1:35 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

10:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$621

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

1:55 am-7:40 am

1 stop21h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/17

12:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$622

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/26

7:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/30

4:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$631

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/1

8:50 am-6:55 am

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/20

10:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$662

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

7:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop19h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 10/12

5:25 pm-11:48 am

1 stop25h 23m

$663

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

4:10 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop10h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/13

12:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$691

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

4:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 11/20

7:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$709

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/24

7:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/13

7:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$718

San JoséLondon

SJO - LHR

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

1:13 pm-11:10 am

1 stop14h 57m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/3

2:20 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop28h 28m

$729

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/15

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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 July 18, 2025.

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 July 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Air Transat 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSY - ATL

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSY - ATL

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,374 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSY - ATL

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
416 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSY - ATL

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSY - ATL

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,483 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSY - ATL

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $393. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberojet and KLM, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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 July 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$508Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
JetBlueCheapest$537Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$541Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$557Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$559Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberojetCheapest$584Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$601Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$662Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$710Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$815Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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