Cheap flights from Toronto to Costa Rica from C$ 237

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 24/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
YTO — SJO
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Toronto to Costa Rica?

To save on the cost of your flight from Toronto to Costa Rica, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 17% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 1,093 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,139.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Costa Rica. Flights to Costa Rica from Toronto in May are about C$ 944 on average during May, but can be found for as low as C$ 470.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Costa Rica (YTO - CR)?

When flying from Toronto to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Cheap Toronto to Costa Rica flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Costa Rica from Toronto

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Toronto Pearson IntlLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 3/11

2 stops23h 48m

Liberia

Wed 8/11

Nonstop5h 13m

C$ 439

Toronto Pearson IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 10/11

1 stop16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/11

1 stop13h 41m

C$ 493

Toronto Pearson IntlLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 31/10

1 stop27h 14m

Liberia

Sun 5/11

1 stop14h 32m

C$ 493

Toronto Pearson IntlLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 4/1

1 stop21h 08m

Liberia

Fri 12/1

1 stop18h 44m

C$ 507

Toronto Pearson IntlLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 4/12

1 stop25h 53m

Liberia

Mon 11/12

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 511

Toronto IslandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Mon 13/11

1 stop17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/11

1 stop10h 55m

C$ 539

Toronto Pearson IntlLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 19/10

Nonstop5h 15m

Liberia

Wed 25/10

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 541

Toronto IslandLiberia

YTZ - LIR

YTZLIR

Toronto Island

Mon 6/11

1 stop20h 10m

Liberia

Thu 16/11

1 stop17h 21m

C$ 611

Toronto Pearson IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/10

2 stops17h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/10

2 stops16h 40m

C$ 623

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Toronto to Costa Rica, such as Air Transat, Avianca and Arajet. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Toronto to Costa Rica flights.

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. 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.

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.

Can I find flights from Toronto to Costa Rica for under C$ 500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Toronto to Costa Rica for under C$ 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just C$ 439, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 484.

Are there direct flights from Toronto to Costa Rica for under C$ 500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Toronto to Costa Rica under C$ 500. A good price for a direct flight from Toronto to Costa Rica is less than C$ 561.

Are there last-minute flights available from Toronto to Costa Rica for under C$ 600?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Toronto to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than C$ 600.

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$ 270. Arajet flights start at C$ 271 while deals on Delta start at C$ 278 one-way.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly 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$ 330. On average you can expect to pay C$ 609. The most popular route, (Toronto Pearson Intl - Liberia), can usually be booked for C$ 417.

What does YYZ to SJO mean?

YYZ stands for Toronto Pearson Intl Airport, while SJO stands for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Tambor Airport (TMU) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Destination points for flights from Toronto to Costa Rica

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Top 10 airlines flying from Toronto to Costa Rica

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Toronto to Costa Rica choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 388AverageC$ 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 389AverageC$ 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 389AverageC$ 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 405AverageC$ 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 447AverageC$ 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 480AverageC$ 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sunwing AirlinesCheapestC$ 483AverageC$ 1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 498AverageC$ 1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 604AverageC$ 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 704AverageC$ 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Costa Rica

  • 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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