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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from $1,251

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SJO
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

Flights to Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,321

Return from

$2,547

One-way from

$1,251
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Auckland Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Costa Rica

Cheap flights to Costa Rica in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular Costa Rica cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Costa Rica in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Cheap flights to San José
Fri 17/507:30AKL - SJO
2 stops32h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/514:30SJO - AKL
2 stops44h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,547
Fri 17/519:40AKL - SJO
1 stop31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/509:36SJO - AKL
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,741
Fri 17/520:15AKL - SJO
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/500:33SJO - AKL
1 stop35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,988
Fri 17/519:40AKL - SJO
2 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/500:59SJO - AKL
3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,344
Fri 17/520:15AKL - SJO
1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/500:33SJO - AKL
1 stop35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,418
Fri 17/519:40AKL - SJO
3 stops33h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/509:35SJO - AKL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,496
Fri 17/519:40AKL - SJO
3 stops33h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/500:59SJO - AKL
3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,768
Fri 17/519:40AKL - SJO
1 stop32h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/511:05SJO - AKL
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$4,155
Fri 17/518:45AKL - SJO
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/502:04SJO - AKL
2 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$11,506

Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 17/507:30AKL - SJO
2 stops32h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/514:30SJO - AKL
2 stops44h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,547
Fri 17/519:40AKL - SJO
1 stop31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/509:36SJO - AKL
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,741
Fri 17/520:15AKL - SJO
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/500:33SJO - AKL
1 stop35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,988
Sun 30/616:05AKL - SJO
2 stops39h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/723:59SJO - AKL
2 stops44h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,326
Fri 17/519:40AKL - SJO
2 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/500:59SJO - AKL
3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,344
Sun 30/616:05AKL - SJO
3 stops38h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/723:59SJO - AKL
2 stops47h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,391

One-way flights to Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Costa Rica in the near future. Those seeking round-trip flights to Costa Rica should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 28/515:30AKL - SJO
3 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,251

Average price of flights to Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Costa Rica is currently $1,251 while a return flight costs $3,213. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines and United Airlines to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.6
Good
2,491 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

A 6-hour flight leaving in the morning and Lunch was not served?!!!! What?! Movie selection was very old, with nothing good to watch. Running out of earphones and being told to save them because they won't be offered in the future... how cheap can a company get!

7.6
Good
2,491 reviews
7.6
Good
2,491 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

A 6-hour flight leaving in the morning and Lunch was not served?!!!! What?! Movie selection was very old, with nothing good to watch. Running out of earphones and being told to save them because they won't be offered in the future... how cheap can a company get!

7.4
Good
11,226 reviews
7.6
Good
2,491 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

A 6-hour flight leaving in the morning and Lunch was not served?!!!! What?! Movie selection was very old, with nothing good to watch. Running out of earphones and being told to save them because they won't be offered in the future... how cheap can a company get!

7.3
Good
14,884 reviews
7.6
Good
2,491 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

A 6-hour flight leaving in the morning and Lunch was not served?!!!! What?! Movie selection was very old, with nothing good to watch. Running out of earphones and being told to save them because they won't be offered in the future... how cheap can a company get!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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