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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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SMF
Jul 18 — Jul 251
Sat 7/18
Sat 7/25
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 June 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:55 am
SJO
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SMF
2 stops26h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 10/215:15 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop13h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:55 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop15h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 9/202:00 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop16h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop15h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 11/168:29 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop10h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 10/61:25 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops22h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 10/2111:42 am
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops23h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/278:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop16h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:30 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop11h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop25h 48m
United Airlines
Thu 9/178:19 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 12/37:00 am
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops19h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 12/87:29 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops16h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/97:55 am
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops28h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 7/236:00 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$530
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sun 6/216:00 am
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops42h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 6/286:00 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$535
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:57 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops23h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 9/192:21 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops20h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 11/68:35 am
LIR
-
SMF
1 stop16h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 11/83:53 pm
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops19h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/233:27 pm
LIR
-
SMF
2 stops19h 08m
United Airlines
Thu 8/66:37 pm
SMF
-
LIR
2 stops18h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$619

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 June 18, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$503
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$281
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$737
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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 June 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

Sun 10/11

7:55 am-9:47 am

2 stops26h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/15

11:42 am-7:15 am

1 stop18h 33m

$503

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

1:25 pm-9:37 am

2 stops21h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/20

2:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

$517

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:25 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops24h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

5:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$517

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/15

8:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops26h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/31

3:53 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 39m

$517

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

8:45 am-11:57 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

7:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$523
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

8:45 am-9:42 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/26

8:29 pm-7:32 am

1 stop10h 03m

$523

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

8:45 am-9:33 am

1 stop25h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/17

8:19 pm-7:15 am

1 stop9h 56m

$524

LiberiaSacramento

LIR - SMF

LIRSMF

Liberia

Fri 11/6

8:35 am-10:36 pm

1 stop16h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/8

3:53 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$612

LiberiaSacramento

LIR - SMF

LIRSMF

Liberia

Thu 7/23

3:27 pm-9:35 am

2 stops19h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/6

1:15 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$619

LiberiaSacramento

LIR - SMF

LIRSMF

Liberia

Thu 7/2

3:27 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops27h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/19

10:50 am-9:50 am

2 stops22h 00m

$679

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Deals found on 6/16

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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 $216). Flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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.

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 June 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
9,859 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,859 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
11,686 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 fly from Costa Rica to Sacramento in about 25h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Costa Rica and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 3038 mi.

  • 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 $216). Flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 June 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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