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WAS — SJO
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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Tue 2/4
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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 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,135

Round-trip from

C$ 409

One-way from

C$ 178
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Toronto to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Toronto to Costa Rica

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Cheap flights to Costa Rica in March & April 2024

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The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Costa Rica in March and April 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to San José
Mon 8/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Mon 15/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 274
Tue 30/44:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Tue 30/42:04 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop8h 17mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 329
Tue 23/46:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 330
Mon 8/48:59 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 18/410:28 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 334
Sat 27/46:29 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop15h 21mCopa Airlines
Sat 4/54:59 p.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 336
Tue 23/411:25 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 338
Sat 27/42:20 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 340
Sat 27/42:20 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 27/3C$ 342
Mon 8/47:36 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop16h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 17/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 344
Cheap flights to Liberia
Tue 30/410:30 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Thu 9/51:30 p.m.LIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 457
Thu 25/410:30 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Fri 3/51:30 p.m.LIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 466
Wed 24/410:54 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Mon 6/51:30 p.m.LIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 476
Sun 21/49:15 p.m.SEA - LIR
1 stop19h 06mAlaska Airlines
Fri 26/410:00 a.m.LIR - SEA
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 489
Thu 25/410:30 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Sat 4/511:21 a.m.LIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 492
Thu 25/47:45 p.m.JFK - LIR
1 stop18h 18mDelta
Fri 3/52:56 p.m.LIR - JFK
1 stop16h 26mDelta
Deal found 28/3C$ 496
Tue 23/410:30 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Fri 3/51:30 p.m.LIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 501
Wed 24/47:45 p.m.JFK - LIR
1 stop19h 46mDelta
Fri 3/52:56 p.m.LIR - JFK
1 stop17h 33mDelta
Deal found 28/3C$ 507
Sun 14/46:00 a.m.JFK - LIR
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Thu 25/42:56 p.m.LIR - JFK
1 stop17h 33mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 516

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 586,909 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Costa Rica in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 4/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Sun 8/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 274
Tue 23/46:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 330
Mon 8/48:59 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 18/410:28 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 334
Tue 23/411:25 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 338
Mon 8/47:36 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop16h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 17/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 344
Tue 23/411:25 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/49:36 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 345

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 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Costa Rica. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Costa Rica instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 17/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 360
Thu 25/410:30 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 211

Direct flights to Costa Rica

Wed 4/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Sun 8/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 274
Thu 12/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Sun 15/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 383
Sun 7/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Tue 16/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 391
Tue 7/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/512:48 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 429
Mon 6/59:10 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Fri 17/51:30 p.m.LIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 457
Mon 8/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Sun 14/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 458
Tue 30/76:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Sat 10/811:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 463
Thu 1/86:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Wed 7/811:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 465
Sun 5/59:10 a.m.JFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Thu 16/51:30 p.m.LIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 466

Find flights to Costa Rica within your budget

Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

C$ 274 - C$ 450

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

Nonstop5h 03m

C$ 274

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/4

1 stop7h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/4

1 stop8h 23m

C$ 330

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/5

1 stop17h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/6

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 364

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

2 stops9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/8

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 370

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 7/5

Nonstop5h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/5

Nonstop6h 32m

C$ 429

New York John F Kennedy IntlLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/5

1 stop29h 19m

Liberia

Fri 3/5

1 stop16h 26m

C$ 446

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/4

2 stops23h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/4

1 stop11h 53m

C$ 450

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Deals found on 27/3

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 C$ 285 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 380. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Costa Rica (average of C$ 538). Flying to Costa Rica in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 695). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 804

February

C$ 895

March

C$ 879

April

C$ 766

May

C$ 731

June

C$ 810

July

C$ 944

August

C$ 887

September

C$ 735

October

C$ 785

November

C$ 754

December

C$ 810

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 28 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

8.0
Very good
3,095 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.8
Good
2,150 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.7
Good
2,750 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.6
Good
4,106 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

When to fly to Costa Rica

Peak Season:
January through May, the dry season, is the best time to book cheap flights to Costa Rica.

Off Season:
The rainy season – May to November/December – gets sun in the mornings and rain showers from afternoon through evening. This is not a good time to go if you are hoping to travel around. Secondary roads can become flooded during this time.

Overview

Almost a quarter of Costa Rica is in national parks and protected areas. Verdant rainforests give way to white-sand beaches and its diverse landscape features volcanoes, forests, mountains and marshy lowlands.

The Central American country has Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the Pacific Ocean on the west and Caribbean Sea on the east. Costa Ricans are friendly and welcoming, living in a stable democracy so peaceful that the army was abolished in 1949.

The capital is San Jose, a modern and bustling city offering a great introduction to tourists just off cheap flights to Costa Rica. After exploring its districts – El Pueblo for the bars, restaurants and galleries or Calle de la Amargura, a lively area of bars and cheap eateries – and perhaps the Gold Museum, most tourists head out of town to the parks and beaches.

One such park is the Corcovado National Park, renowned internationally for its biodiversity and abundance of wildlife. There are others equally bounteous including Tortuguero National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Costa Rica climate

Costa Rica is a tropical country with little variation in temperature throughout the year. You will encounter a lot of rain if you visit between May and November, the significantly rainy season. The coastal temperatures are hotter at an average of 32 C, but sea breezes make it much more comfortable. The highland areas are cool at night and warm during the day.

Getting around Costa Rica

Sansa Regional Airline and Nature Air offer cheap flights around Costa Rica.

As the majority of Costa Ricans do not own cars, public transportation is good. The country is well connected by buses – public buses and private tourist buses. The remotest areas may be linked just once a day however.

Car rental is a great, independent, way of travelling. The biggies – Dollar, Budget, Alamo – all have offices around Costa Rica.

What is good to know if travelling to Costa Rica?

  • In 2007 Costa Rica’s government stated that it wishes Costa Rica to be carbon neutral by 2021 making it the perfect destination for eco-tourists.
  • Tortuguero National Park is home to several types of monkey – spider, howler and white-throated Capuchin. The three-toed sloth lives there too, with 320 species of birds, and a variety of reptiles. It is most famous for the nesting of the endangered green turtle. It is the species’ most important nesting site. Other turtles nest there too including the giant leatherback, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtle.
  • The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: home to about 2,000 plant species including numerous orchids, more than 400 types of birds and over 100 species of mammals.
  • Costa Rica, and parts of Panama, are home to the highly endangered Red Backed Squirrel Monkey.
  • Volcano country – Mount Arenal lay dormant for many years and became active again in recent years. At Arenal National Park, about a five-hour drive from San Jose, you can view the giant. At night, dine in a restaurant at the foot of the volcano. Molten lava spills from its peak, outlining the volcano in fiery red.
  • Canopy tours are a wonderful way to enjoy Costa Rica’s wildlife. They also provide a decent shot of adrenaline. Adventurous types climb up ladders onto platforms tied around tree trunks, then zip along in a climbing harness, before rappelling back down to the ground.
  • How long is the flight to Costa Rica from Canada?

    Flying to Costa Rica from Canada takes a flight time of approximately 10h 45m for a one-stop flight. Direct service from Toronto to Costa Rica has a duration of 5h 15m, so travellers should be aware of the vast difference in flight times as compared to fares. Flight times will vary depending on the city of departure and arrival, as well, with some flights taking as long as 19h 32m. While Costa Rica travel deals may offer discounted fares, beware of extra stopovers and additional travel time.

  • Which cities offer direct flights to Costa Rica from Canada?

    Direct flights from Canada to Costa Rica fly into Liberia, leaving from Toronto International Airport in Toronto. Montreal also offers nonstop service with one flight available. Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa offer indirect service to Costa Rica. Flights are available from Air Canada, WestJet, Avianca, Lufthansa, Air France, and Copa airlines. Flights may also arrive in San Jose, and service is also available from United and American Airlines.

  • What is the best way to travel around Costa Rica?

    Most travellers to Costa Rica choose to rent a car when they arrive. Rental cars are easy, cheap, and the roads are fairly well-designed. There are some remote destinations that require an SUV or travel by air or water. Public buses are available for those on a budget, but they can be time-consuming and some routes are surprisingly more expensive than other forms of travel. In Costa Rica, tourist minibuses and taxis are also available, but the exact method of travel that is preferred by visitors depends on where you are in the country and where you want to go.

  • What are some things to do in Costa Rica?

    Costa Rica is known for outdoor activities, from adventures to relaxing beaches. The country is home to ziplining tours, plenty of lush vegetation, snorkeling and scuba adventures, and more. Sunset cruises are popular, as are private boat tours of the Gulf of Papagayo, where there are hidden islands and beaches to explore. Some of the best surfing in Latin America is found in Costa Rica, as well, at Pavones, Jaco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Grande, and a number of other popular surfing beaches. The Buena Vista Combo Tour in Guanacaste offers a waterslide taking you 400 meters through jungle territory. There are also a number of national parks to explore. Visit the cities to check out local cuisine and cultural attractions, and to explore popular nightlife destinations and tourist areas.

  • Do I need a passport to fly to Costa Rica from Canada?

    All Canadian citizens flying to Costa Rica from Canada will need a valid Canadian passport to enter the country. Passports must not expire for at least one month after your expected departure date. Tourists that are Canadian nationals will not need to apply for a visa if they are staying less than 90 days. However, visas are required for all business and student travellers flying to Costa Rica from Canada.

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