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$177+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:23 pmLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop10h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/1$360
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/410:00 amSJO - SFO
1 stop15h 35mJetBlue
Sun 12/79:44 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 11/3$376
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:31 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop17h 58mJetBlue
Wed 12/3111:59 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 10/31$387
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 12/28:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop17h 07mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/812:36 amSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$391
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/45:00 amSJO - SFO
2 stops15h 47mAvianca
Sat 12/61:35 amSFO - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 11/3$394
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/34:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop19h 48mJetBlue
Sun 12/79:44 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 11/2$400
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 11/202:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 30mJetBlue
Thu 12/47:45 amSFO - SJO
1 stop23h 07mJetBlue
Deal found 11/1$402
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 12/2210:00 amSJO - SFO
1 stop15h 30mJetBlue
Tue 12/3011:59 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop14h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 11/1$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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
Sat 11/2911:15 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$404
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:01 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 34mJetBlue
Mon 12/89:00 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop15h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 11/2$405
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/910:00 amSJO - SFO
1 stop15h 35mJetBlue
Tue 1/208:45 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop15h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 11/1$406
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/152:01 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 30mJetBlue
Tue 11/1811:39 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 11/2$408

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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$177
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569

Good round-trip deal

$437 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sat 12/6

6:23 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop6h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-6:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$360

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sun 11/23

9:30 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

11:15 am-7:31 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

$404

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Tue 3/3

11:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

2:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop13h 50m

$408

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sat 12/6

8:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

12:43 am-6:37 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$410

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 12/25

3:50 pm-12:21 am

1 stop10h 31m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

1:19 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 51m

$410

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Tue 3/3

12:50 pm-7:18 am

1 stop20h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

12:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$419

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

8:11 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

1:42 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$440

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

10:08 am-11:20 pm

1 stop15h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

12:42 am-7:02 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$440

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

10:08 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

8:42 pm-9:05 am

1 stop11h 23m

$440

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

5:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

1:42 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$440

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

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco (average of $250). Flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Costa Rica to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 August 24, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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 November 3, 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 November 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United 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
11,235 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
11,235 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
8,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
11,235 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 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 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to San Francisco in just under 6h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 37m. The distance between Costa Rica and San Francisco is about 2946 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $629. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $376.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco (average of $250). Flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$337Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$350Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$369Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$419Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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