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$383+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Europe

SJO — MAD
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Europe

Thu 12/38:00 pm -
Nonstop10h 00m
Tue 2/2312:45 pm -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 11/3$604
Tue 11/177:30 pm -
1 stop17h 05m
Tue 12/86:05 am -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 11/3$606
Tue 11/177:30 pm -
1 stop17h 05m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 11/3$608
Sat 11/286:20 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 11/2$609
Thu 11/265:55 pm -
2 stops16h 50m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 11/2$610
Mon 11/237:30 pm -
1 stop21h 05m
Wed 12/96:00 am -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 11/3$611
Tue 11/107:30 pm -
1 stop17h 05m
Sun 1/316:50 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 10/30$618
Wed 11/187:30 pm -
1 stop21h 05m
Wed 12/26:50 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 11/2$619
Sat 11/76:20 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Tue 11/176:00 am -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 11/3$620
Tue 11/247:30 pm -
1 stop21h 05m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 11/4$628
Tue 11/174:15 pm -
2 stops40h 20m
Wed 11/259:35 pm -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 10/31$785
Fri 11/137:40 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Mon 12/78:25 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 11/3$792

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Europe

Round-trip from

$604
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$383
(JetBlue)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,336

Good round-trip deal

$708 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
From Costa Rica to Europe
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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.

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San JoséLondon

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/1

11:59 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop15h 41m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$383

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/1

9:45 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$445

San JoséLondon

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/17

10:59 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop16h 41m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$499

San JoséBarcelona

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/13

7:00 am-10:15 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$528

San JoséLondon

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SJOLHR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/7

11:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop13h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/23

9:30 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$547

San JoséBarcelona

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/1

7:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$573

San JoséParis

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

SJOCDG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/1

5:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$577

San JoséZurich

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/9

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$581

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/1

8:30 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$595

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $724). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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?

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.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Europe delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Europe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Europe flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Europe flights?

Over the last year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 79 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

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

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Europe flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Europe?

    For as low as $792, United Airlines can have you in Europe from Costa Rica in 10h 20m. 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Europe (average of $724). Flying from Costa Rica to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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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Alternative routes for Costa Rica to Europe

Top 10 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Europe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$486Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$490Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$547Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$584Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberojetCheapest$592Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$706Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$719Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$752Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$775Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air EuropaCheapest$819Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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