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$91+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to the United States

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SJO — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/910:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$142
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/1110:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$155
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/75:20 amMCO - SJO
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$166
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Sat 12/201:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/86:39 amFLL - SJO
1 stop5h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$168
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/2710:36 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$174
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/71:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$175
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:36 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$180
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Tue 12/2312:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/261:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$182
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Wed 12/2412:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$184
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Wed 12/2412:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/79:23 pmMCO - SJO
1 stop15h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$185
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Sun 12/211:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/76:40 amFLL - SJO
1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$186
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Thu 12/2512:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/141:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$188

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to USA

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

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$91
(Travelocity)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to USA
One-way flight from Costa Rica to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to USA.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to USA.

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

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Costa Rica

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USA

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

2:06 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 12/25

2:25 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$190

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Tue 2/10

12:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

8:45 am-11:12 pm

1 stop13h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/23

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

8:45 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/1

9:21 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

6:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-9:57 pm

1 stop14h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/28

9:21 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

8:45 am-11:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

9:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$194

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

12:33 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 2/10

10:49 pm-11:37 am

1 stop13h 48m

$196

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to USA

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to the United States

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to USA (average of $113). Flying from Costa Rica to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 US?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to USA in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to USA?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to USA. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to USA

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to USA. 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 December 12, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to US0 are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Costa Rica to the United States delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to the United States flights?

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

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

Tuesday 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 the United States flights?

Over the last year, Volaris have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 1% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to the United States, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to USA. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Costa Rica to USA flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to USA?

    Airlines like JetBlue, Avianca, and United Airlines fly from Costa Rica to USA in about 2h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 30m. The distance from Costa Rica to USA is about 1141 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 USA one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris Costa Rica. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $92 and $107 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to USA 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 USA?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to USA (average of $113). Flying from Costa Rica to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 10 airlines flying from Costa Rica to USA

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to USA. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$104Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$114Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$115Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$144Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$145Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$190Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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