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$171+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco (SFO)

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$383
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$171
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$539

Good round-trip deal

$351 or less

Good one-way deal

$151 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/242:37 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amSFO - SJO
2 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$383
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/231:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 39mJetBlue
Mon 8/49:14 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/74:58 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1110:07 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:50 amSJO - SFO
1 stop16h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/189:09 amSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$429
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/236:10 amSJO - SFO
2 stops17h 35mAvianca
Mon 8/42:20 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops16h 20mAvianca
Deal found 6/12$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:50 amSJO - SFO
2 stops13h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/307:50 amSFO - SJO
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 6/201:59 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/2312:59 amSFO - LIR
1 stop12h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$642
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/277:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/32:49 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop18h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$832
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/410:15 amLIR - SFO
2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/810:15 amSFO - LIR
3 stops25h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$861
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/112:10 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops18h 40mSouthwest
Wed 6/187:40 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops16h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$1,181
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/274:35 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops47h 58mSWISS
Sun 8/37:40 pmSFO - LIR
3 stops66h 45mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$12,145

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/23

1:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

9:14 pm-11:55 am

1 stop13h 41m

$387

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

2:37 pm-9:49 am

2 stops20h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

11:50 am-7:28 am

2 stops18h 38m

$404

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 8/7

4:58 pm-7:28 am

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

10:07 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$429

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

12:50 am-4:08 pm

1 stop16h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

9:09 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$429

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/23

6:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops17h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

2:20 pm-7:40 am

2 stops16h 20m

$449

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

8:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops13h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

7:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$539

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 8/7

12:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

12:45 am-12:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$642

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sun 7/27

7:00 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

2:49 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 11m

$832

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Fri 7/4

10:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

10:15 am-12:24 pm

3 stops25h 09m

$861

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sun 7/27

4:35 pm-3:33 pm

2 stops47h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

7:40 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops66h 45m

$12,145

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Copa Airlines from Costa Rica to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to San Francisco flight route?

    The Costa Rica to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $197 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $213 and $242, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Costa Rica to San Francisco is $137. On average you can expect to pay $732. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $383.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 6 airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$254Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$330Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$352Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$369Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$373Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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