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

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 11/91:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 10/27$132
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/61:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1210:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$133
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 11/71:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 10/27$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 11/141:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 10/27$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/61:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1010:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$137
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/910:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$138
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/51:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1210:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$139
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Fri 10/3112:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/510:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$140
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Wed 11/121:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/1610:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$142
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/710:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$143
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Wed 11/51:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/810:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$144
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Thu 10/3012:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/310:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$145

Cheap 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$141 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New York (NYC) flights.
From Costa Rica to USA
One-way flight from Costa Rica to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 October 28, 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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San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

10:00 am-1:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$211

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

10:00 am-1:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$211

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

10:00 am-1:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$211

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/2

12:35 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Miami

Sat 11/8

9:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

12:35 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Miami

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$217

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

1:31 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$219

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/24

11:24 am-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/30

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$223

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

5:31 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 12/30

7:00 am-8:53 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$230

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/23

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 12/27

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$233

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

2:00 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

9:34 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$234

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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 $163). 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 October 28, 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 15% 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.

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 October 28, 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

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines fly from Costa Rica to USA in about 2h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 35m. 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $108 and $117 on Volaris El Salvador and Avianca, 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 $163). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$104Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$114Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$131Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$140Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$171Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$177Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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