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Cheap flights from Toronto to Costa Rica from C$ 198

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SJO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Toronto to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Toronto to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 409

One-way from

C$ 198

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 723

Good round-trip deal

C$ 619 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 218 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 27/5-14/6
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Toronto to Costa Rica
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 13m total
  • Toronto to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 205 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Toronto (YTO) to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Toronto (YTO) to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from Toronto to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Toronto to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 28/49:00 p.m.YYZ - LIR
2 stops19h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/51:20 p.m.LIR - YYZ
2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 392
Tue 27/59:00 a.m.YYZ - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mWestJet
Sat 14/61:25 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 26mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 409
Sun 25/55:10 p.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Tue 3/63:05 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop7h 24mAvianca
Deal found 28/4C$ 456
Mon 2/69:50 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/612:28 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 466
Tue 6/56:00 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/511:59 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 528
Thu 1/57:15 p.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/52:05 p.m.LIR - YYZ
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 532
Mon 5/57:47 p.m.YYZ - SJO
2 stops18h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/51:30 p.m.SJO - YYZ
2 stops20h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 538
Tue 20/59:00 a.m.YYZ - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/62:55 p.m.LIR - YYZ
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 592
Thu 15/512:00 p.m.YTZ - SJO
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/512:28 p.m.SJO - YTZ
2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 600
Wed 21/58:50 a.m.YTZ - SJO
2 stops13h 35mAir Canada
Mon 26/57:55 a.m.SJO - YTZ
1 stop25h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 27/4C$ 604
Tue 27/512:30 a.m.YYZ - SJO
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Sat 21/67:55 a.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop13h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 617
Sun 4/59:00 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop9h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/58:46 a.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop14h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 649

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Toronto to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Toronto

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 27/5

9:00 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

Liberia

Sat 14/6

1:25 p.m.-8:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

C$ 409

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 11/5

7:50 p.m.-2:23 p.m.

1 stop20h 33m

Liberia

Sat 17/5

3:25 p.m.-11:34 a.m.

1 stop18h 09m

C$ 431

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/5

9:05 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/6

3:05 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop7h 24m

C$ 457

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 2/6

9:50 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop26h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

12:28 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop23h 37m

C$ 466

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 9/5

12:55 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

1:50 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop20h 40m

C$ 529

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 16/5

1:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop25h 15m

Liberia

Wed 21/5

12:45 p.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop21h 14m

C$ 532

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Fri 9/5

7:25 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

7:55 a.m.-11:47 a.m.

1 stop25h 52m

C$ 534

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 9/5

2:45 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops23h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

1:30 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

2 stops29h 14m

C$ 538

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Thu 15/5

12:00 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

2 stops24h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

12:28 p.m.-7:27 p.m.

2 stops28h 59m

C$ 600

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 2/6

9:00 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

1 stop9h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/6

10:57 a.m.-1:13 a.m.

1 stop12h 16m

C$ 610

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Best time to book a flight from Toronto to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Toronto with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Toronto to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Toronto to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 YTO to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Toronto to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Toronto to Costa Rica in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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

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).

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Toronto to Costa Rica, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines and Air Transat. 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

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Maxine,Apr 2024

BWI - ATL

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Maxine,Apr 2024

BWI - ATL

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Maxine,Apr 2024

BWI - ATL

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Maxine,Apr 2024

BWI - ATL

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Maxine,Apr 2024

BWI - ATL

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Maxine,Apr 2024

BWI - ATL

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Toronto to Costa Rica Travel Guide

You will be flying into Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. This is the capital city of Costa Rica. You’ll find the airport is 12 miles from the center of San Jose in a city called Alajuela. This is the second busiest airport in Central America. It used to be the first but that’s now one located in Panama.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Toronto to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Toronto to Costa Rica flights?

    When flying from Toronto to Costa Rica, you’ll depart from Pearson International Airport and fly either straight through to Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, or you’ll stopover somewhere along the way. There aren’t very many direct flights offered between these two points but there are a couple of them.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Toronto to Costa Rica?

    WestJet offers a direct flight that goes from Pearson International Airport to the San Jose airport in Costa Rica. It’s a 5h 25m flight. Air Canada also offers one between the same two airports. It’s regularly 10 minutes less in-flight time.

  • What are the stopover options between Toronto to Costa Rica?

    Air Canada has a stopover in Houston that is more than 10 hours. This will take your five-hour flight and turn it into almost 18 hours of travel time. United has a lot of options. Some of their stopovers are also in Houston. They also stop in Newark too. The shortest of these will still double your travel time. The most popular stopover is in Houston. You’ll also find stops in Miami, Los Angeles, San Salvador, Mexico City, and Atlanta. Delta has a flight that stops in Atlanta for just over an hour. The total travel time for the flight ends up being only seven and a half hours.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Toronto to Costa Rica?

    You will need your passport to fly to Costa Rica as you are flying internationally and crossing borders to get there. You won’t need a visa but you’ll have to show the passport along with a valid return ticket, proof of enough money for your trip, and you can’t have any legal reason preventing you from entering the country.

  • Is there an alternative sustainable mode of transport from Toronto to Costa Rica?

    Costa Rica is located approximately 3912.2 mi from Toronto. Flights offer the most sustainable mode of transport for those looking to travel the distance. This is so because a flight carries many people in one trip compared to other means of transport such as vehicles. Unfortunately, no direct trains are servicing this route which would otherwise be a sustainable option.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint when going from Toronto to Costa Rica?

    If you are a traveler going from Toronto to Costa Rica, consider packing light when traveling. Packing light ensures that you reduce the plane's overall weight, thereby reducing the total amount of fuel used during the flight. You can also pack your belongings in a non-plastic bag. Plastic bags are known to release toxic carbon gases into the environment during disposal. Therefore, following the two guidelines can reduce your carbon print when traveling this route.

  • How can I identify sustainable airlines servicing the Toronto to Costa Rica route?

    If you want to identify a sustainable airline, you can start by checking out airlines having modern planes in their fleet. Modern planes have been manufactured using the latest technology that promotes sustainability through less fuel consumption during the trip. In addition, these planes also come with better aerodynamics, significantly reducing friction. A plane will often consume more fuel when its aerodynamics is less efficient. Therefore, consider booking a flight with an airline with a new fleet to reduce carbon emissions to the environment.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 198. Avianca flights start at C$ 251 while deals on Copa Airlines start at C$ 252 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Toronto to Costa Rica?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Toronto to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest flight price from Toronto to Costa Rica is C$ 263. On average you can expect to pay C$ 748. The most popular route, (Toronto Pearson Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for C$ 456.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Toronto to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 Toronto to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 331AverageC$ 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 332AverageC$ 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 338AverageC$ 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 357AverageC$ 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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ArajetCheapestC$ 375AverageC$ 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 376AverageC$ 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 415AverageC$ 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 489AverageC$ 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 506AverageC$ 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Sunwing AirlinesCheapestC$ 649AverageC$ 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Costa Rica

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Costa Rica. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Air Canada is one of the airlines transporting passengers from Toronto to Costa Rica. The airline is respected for its measures to reduce its carbon footprint. These include the optimization of its operations to reduce carbon emissions, waste, and noise.
  • Costa Rica is a pioneer in promoting sustainability by restoring the ecosystem. The country encouraged airlines and airports to use eco-friendly materials such as packaging bags. Plastic bags are highly discouraged as they are non-biodegradable and leave carbon emissions when burnt.
  • Juan Santamaria International Airport, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, is an airport you will arrive at on a flight from Toronto. In its bid to promote sustainability, the airport has prioritized garbage collection by sorting them into degradable and non-degradable ones. This ensures the non-degradable ones are not dumped in the environment.

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