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$151+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$262
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$380

Good round-trip deal

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Good one-way deal

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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/104:20 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1611:50 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$267
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:50 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:35 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$268
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/53:05 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/610:35 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$271
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:05 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/154:56 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:39 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/510:35 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$273
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/91:55 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/144:45 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$274
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1512:09 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$276
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:30 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/610:35 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$277
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:17 pmLIR - LAX
Nonstop6h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/910:25 amLAX - LIR
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$277
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Fri 11/71:55 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/154:56 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:31 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops21h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/810:35 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$279
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Fri 10/3112:55 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/54:45 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/2

5:40 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/13

7:35 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$296

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/24

1:30 am-6:00 am

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

4:02 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$296

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

6:40 am-11:08 am

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

12:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$296

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

6:40 am-11:08 am

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

12:55 am-8:39 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$296

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Wed 11/26

7:40 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

10:25 am-6:07 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$299

LiberiaLos Angeles

LIR - LAX

LIRLAX

Liberia

Thu 1/22

11:20 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

10:25 am-6:01 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$299

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

8:45 am-4:06 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

11:05 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$301

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

12:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$301

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

8:45 am-11:21 pm

1 stop16h 36m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

12:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$301

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

2:20 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

10:44 pm-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 41m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (average of $177). Flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Costa Rica to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Volaris Costa Rica from Costa Rica to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,217 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,217 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,217 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,217 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,217 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,217 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,217 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Costa Rica. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Los Angeles flight route?

    Flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles have been viewed 7 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles can take about 6h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $296. There are 2721 mi between Costa Rica and Los Angeles. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Los Angeles?

    Consider American Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (100%) or United Airlines (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay $462 for a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $169 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $208.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles (average of $177). Flying from Costa Rica to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$114Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$177Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$191Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$200Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$224Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$250Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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