Cheap flights from Toronto to Costa Rica from C$ 196

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SJO
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 November 2025.

Tue 9/129:15 a.m.YYZ - LIR
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/123:20 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11C$ 361
Sun 7/129:15 a.m.YYZ - LIR
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/123:20 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11C$ 363
Tue 9/129:15 a.m.YYZ - LIR
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/123:20 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11C$ 364
Wed 24/127:15 a.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop8h 45mPorter Airlines
Mon 29/124:20 p.m.LIR - YYZ
1 stop17h 08mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/11C$ 375
Mon 8/1212:30 a.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Tue 16/123:45 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11C$ 378
Tue 9/127:30 a.m.YYZ - LIR
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/128:35 a.m.LIR - YYZ
2 stops14h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11C$ 380
Tue 9/126:10 a.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/122:20 p.m.LIR - YYZ
2 stops30h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11C$ 381
Tue 9/129:15 a.m.YYZ - LIR
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:50 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11C$ 389
Sat 29/117:05 p.m.YYZ - SJO
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/128:35 a.m.SJO - YYZ
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11C$ 392
Mon 8/1212:30 a.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Mon 9/23:45 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 26/11C$ 392
Mon 8/1212:30 a.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Thu 11/122:55 p.m.LIR - YYZ
2 stops19h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11C$ 395
Sat 29/1112:30 p.m.YTZ - SJO
1 stop11h 45mAir Canada
Mon 8/128:50 a.m.SJO - YTZ
2 stops11h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 26/11C$ 396

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 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 337

One-way from

C$ 196

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 641

Good round-trip deal

C$ 444 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 270 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 11/1-6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • Toronto to Costa Rica
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 27/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 44m total
  • Toronto to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 185 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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TorontoLiberia

YTZ - LIR

YTZLIR

Toronto Island

Mon 23/2

10:40 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 20m

Liberia

Fri 27/2

4:00 p.m.-9:48 a.m.

1 stop16h 48m

C$ 353

TorontoLiberia

YTZ - LIR

YTZLIR

Toronto Island

Sun 22/2

7:55 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 05m

Liberia

Tue 3/3

4:00 p.m.-10:03 p.m.

1 stop29h 03m

C$ 353

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 18/3

7:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops20h 30m

Liberia

Mon 30/3

3:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 361

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 9/12

5:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops20h 40m

Liberia

Mon 9/2

8:35 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

2 stops24h 23m

C$ 381

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/1

9:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops17h 10m

Liberia

Tue 3/2

8:35 a.m.-10:37 p.m.

1 stop13h 02m

C$ 382

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 7/1

6:10 a.m.-6:37 p.m.

1 stop13h 27m

Liberia

Sat 7/2

8:35 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops14h 11m

C$ 382

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 21/2

7:40 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 30m

Liberia

Tue 3/3

8:35 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops14h 11m

C$ 382

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 10/1

3:30 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 25m

Liberia

Sat 7/2

8:35 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops14h 11m

C$ 382

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 7/1

9:00 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop16h 55m

Liberia

Tue 10/2

8:35 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

C$ 382

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 28/1

9:00 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop16h 55m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

2:20 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

2 stops18h 38m

C$ 382

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Best time to book a flight from Toronto to Costa Rica

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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$ 189). Flying from Toronto to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 425). 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 26 November 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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Toronto to Costa Rica delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Toronto and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Monday 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 Toronto to Costa Rica flights?

Over the past year, Smartwings has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

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 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Transat,United Airlines, andWestJet from Toronto to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

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.

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

    Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Transat can get you from Toronto to Costa Rica in just under 20h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3721 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 216. United Airlines flights start at C$ 217 while deals on Air Transat start at C$ 217 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$ 237. On average you can expect to pay C$ 580. The most popular route, (Toronto Pearson Intl - Liberia), can usually be booked for C$ 206.

  • 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$ 189). Flying from Toronto to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 425). 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
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 296AverageC$ 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 298AverageC$ 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 337AverageC$ 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 338AverageC$ 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 370AverageC$ 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 372AverageC$ 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 375AverageC$ 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 380AverageC$ 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 408AverageC$ 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Sunwing AirlinesCheapestC$ 672AverageC$ 918FlexibilityNo 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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