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$205+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$375
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$207
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$588

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 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 July 31, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:05 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Fri 10/32:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Deal found 7/31$378
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 10/116:30 amSJO - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/186:00 amSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/111:20 amLIR - SFO
1 stop13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/1610:59 amSFO - LIR
1 stop29h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$409
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Sat 9/2711:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$417
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2510:57 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 42mCopa Airlines
Wed 9/171:30 amSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/221:00 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Wed 10/292:20 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops20h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/43:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/156:53 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 9/142:01 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:51 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops15h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:30 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/3010:45 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$684
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 11/233:45 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/306:00 pmSFO - LIR
3 stops34h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$719

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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 July 31, 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

Mon 9/29

5:05 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$378

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/11

6:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-7:04 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$379

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Wed 10/1

11:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

10:59 am-5:28 pm

1 stop29h 29m

$409

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

1:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

11:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

$417

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

10:57 am-11:39 pm

1 stop13h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

1:30 am-4:52 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$419

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

2:20 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$435

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

6:53 pm-8:40 am

2 stops12h 47m

$441

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sun 9/14

2:01 pm-8:35 am

2 stops19h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

6:51 pm-11:49 am

2 stops15h 58m

$449

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sun 11/23

9:30 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

10:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$684

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sun 11/23

3:45 pm-10:59 am

1 stop21h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

6:00 pm-6:58 am

3 stops34h 58m

$719

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $358). 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 July 31, 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 July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 July 31, 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).

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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Copa Airlines from Costa Rica to San Francisco. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 3 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?

    $207 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Avianca, with prices starting from $211 and $214, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Costa Rica to San Francisco is $132. On average you can expect to pay $2,044. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $391.

  • 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 $358). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$328Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$340Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$369Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$373Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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