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$134+ 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Francisco

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 March 28, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/231:00 pm
LIR
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SFO
1 stop11h 56m
JetBlue
Mon 4/2711:05 pm
SFO
-
LIR
1 stop11h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/24$421
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/231:00 pm
LIR
-
SFO
1 stop11h 56m
JetBlue
Sun 5/311:05 pm
SFO
-
LIR
1 stop11h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/23$435
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/71:00 pm
LIR
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SFO
1 stop11h 51m
JetBlue
Mon 5/1110:45 pm
SFO
-
LIR
1 stop12h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/23$448
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:59 pm
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/48:44 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$458
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/159:35 am
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Fri 8/288:51 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$460
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/212:53 am
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/108:51 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/285:45 am
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1211:59 pm
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops34h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$462
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:35 am
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops23h 26m
Frontier
Fri 5/298:44 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$464
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 9/231:10 pm
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 9/3010:35 am
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop20h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/23$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/215:45 am
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/511:59 pm
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops34h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 9/239:00 am
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/305:50 am
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops11h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$477
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/157:45 pm
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop18h 05m
Avianca
Tue 5/1910:28 am
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops11h 47m
Avianca
Deal found 3/27$478

Find 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 March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$421
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$134
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$594

Good round-trip deal

$450 or less

Good one-way deal

$270 or less
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From Costa Rica to San Francisco
One-way flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco.

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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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Fri 5/8

1:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop11h 51m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

10:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 10m

$483

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Tue 5/5

2:00 pm-9:25 am

1 stop20h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 10m

$512

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Wed 5/13

1:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop11h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

10:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 10m

$539

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 4/23

2:10 pm-7:30 am

2 stops18h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

11:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$542

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

9:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops15h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

5:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$552

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

12:55 am-11:30 am

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:44 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops27h 01m

$563

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 5/7

11:20 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

11:52 am-6:20 am

2 stops17h 28m

$623

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 6/25

11:49 am-7:38 am

1 stop20h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

9:00 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$632

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Tue 7/28

1:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

11:59 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 51m

$632

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

6:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$641

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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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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, 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 March 28, 2026.

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.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 210 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 March 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Copa Airlines, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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 11.0 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?

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

    JetBlue, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to San Francisco in just under 11h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 45m. The distance between Costa Rica and San Francisco is about 3039 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $160 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris El Salvador. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and JetBlue, with prices starting from $191 and $199, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Costa Rica to San Francisco is $207. On average you can expect to pay $467. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $419.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$190Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$288Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$337Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$403Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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