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$281+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento (SMF)

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SMF
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2026.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2312:30 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 1/53:53 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops24h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$491
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/242:25 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop10h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 1/52:20 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop20h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/178:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop25h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 10/312:09 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops14h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$525
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/222:25 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops21h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 1/52:20 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop20h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$531
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/242:25 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop10h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 1/94:30 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops18h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:55 am
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops26h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 9/810:14 am
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops25h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/256:00 am
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops28h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 8/96:47 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops23h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$538
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/131:25 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop10h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 10/186:00 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$543
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop16h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 9/206:57 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop11h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$552
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop11h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2112:57 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops29h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$560
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/202:56 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops20h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 9/62:59 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$561
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:20 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops21h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 9/95:00 am
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops30h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$587

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated July 18, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$491
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$281
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$752
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento 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, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/17

8:45 am-9:29 am

1 stop25h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/31

2:09 pm-5:25 am

2 stops14h 16m

$525
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

8:45 am-7:38 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

7:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$534

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

1:25 pm-9:37 am

2 stops21h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

1:47 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$557

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

1:25 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/20

6:57 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$557

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

8:45 am-9:42 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/22

2:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

$569

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

2:25 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/13

5:25 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$569

LiberiaSacramento

LIR - SMF

LIRSMF

Liberia

Wed 9/2

1:20 pm-9:33 am

2 stops21h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

5:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$587

LiberiaSacramento

LIR - SMF

LIRSMF

Liberia

Fri 9/11

1:20 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/25

2:25 pm-11:53 am

1 stop20h 28m

$669

LiberiaSacramento

LIR - SMF

LIRSMF

Liberia

Wed 9/2

1:20 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

8:55 am-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$732

LiberiaSacramento

LIR - SMF

LIRSMF

Liberia

Fri 11/20

12:50 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops30h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/23

2:09 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$920

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/13

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento 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 Sacramento

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento (average of $238). Flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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.

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

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated July 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Costa Rica to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,828 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento from Costa Rica?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Costa Rica.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Costa Rica to Sacramento in about 10h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 28m. Costa Rica and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 2946 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento (average of $238). Flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento. 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, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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