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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from £284

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 14/6. 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
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
Wed 5/6
Wed 12/6

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 908,271 searches and data was last updated on 31 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£640

Return from

£523

One-way from

£284
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from London to Costa Rica

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Cheap flights to Costa Rica in May & June 2024

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The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Costa Rica in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to San José
Tue 11/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/607:00SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£523
Wed 5/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/607:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£526
Tue 11/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Wed 19/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 30/5£528
Thu 20/612:45LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£544
Mon 3/617:35LHR - SJO
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 31/5£549
Wed 12/609:30LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 45mAir Canada
Sat 22/608:15SJO - LHR
2 stops53h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 31/5£566
Tue 11/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 25/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 31/5£572
Mon 10/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Wed 19/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 31/5£573
Mon 3/609:30LHR - SJO
2 stops42h 20mAir Canada
Mon 17/608:15SJO - LHR
2 stops20h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 30/5£574
Cheap flights to Liberia
Sat 15/606:00LGW - LIR
2 stops37h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/616:35LIR - LGW
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£865
Sat 15/609:40LGW - LIR
1 stop33h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/616:35LIR - LGW
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£871
Sat 15/609:35LGW - LIR
3 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/616:35LIR - LGW
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£899
Sat 15/609:35LGW - LIR
3 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/616:35LIR - LGW
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£1,197

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 908,271 searches and data were last updated on 31 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 11/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/607:00SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£523
Mon 9/907:25LHR - SJO
1 stop20h 19mJetBlue
Sun 22/921:44SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 30/5£524
Mon 9/908:25LHR - SJO
2 stops19h 19mIcelandair
Mon 23/921:44SJO - LHR
1 stop28h 46mIcelandair
Deal found 30/5£526
Wed 5/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/607:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£526
Tue 11/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Wed 19/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 30/5£528
Mon 9/912:10LGW - SJO
2 stops54h 23mIcelandair
Mon 23/921:44SJO - LGW
1 stop27h 11mIcelandair
Deal found 30/5£530

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 908,271 searches and data was last updated on 31 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Costa Rica in the near future. Book a round-trip flight to Costa Rica instead by using the search form above.
Fri 14/610:00LGW - SJO
2 stops52h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£284
Tue 9/721:35LGW - LIR
2 stops45h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£474

Direct flights to Costa Rica

Tue 19/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 3/1218:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/5£603
Sat 9/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 23/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/5£603
Tue 26/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 12/1218:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/5£3,354
Tue 29/1011:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 19/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/5£5,410

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 908,271 searches and data was last updated on 31 May 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

£523 - £603

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Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 11/6

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/6

1 stop17h 50m

£523

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 11/6

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/6

1 stop19h 25m

£527

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 29/10

1 stop20h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/11

1 stop14h 46m

£541

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 19/9

1 stop19h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/10

1 stop19h 05m

£544

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 9/11

1 stop26h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/11

1 stop34h 32m

£548

London GatwickSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 19/9

1 stop25h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/10

1 stop20h 05m

£602

London GatwickSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 19/11

Nonstop11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/12

Nonstop10h 15m

£603

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 31/5

Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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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 return flight to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 24 May 2024.

The winter offers cheap flights to Costa Rica, so if you book a month or two in advance you can save a lot on your flight tickets. During the summer is a lot more expensive for flights to Costa Rica, especially if you want to visit the main tourist destinations. If you can be flexible with your dates then you’ll find cheap flights to Costa Rica without too much trouble, and although the rainiest months are the cheapest, you will find some hotels closed. Sitting on either side of the plane should reward you with spectacular views of lakes and beaches, however this is dependent on the weather.

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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 31 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France and Air Canada to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
10,419 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very Good
10,419 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,419 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.9
Good
1,516 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,419 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,952 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,419 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,369 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,419 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.6
Good
4,351 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,419 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

  • When is the best time to fly to Costa Rica?

    Peak Season: The dry season from late November to late April is the best time to book flights to Costa Rica. The weather is extremely pleasant for exploring the forests or laying on the beach. Flights to Costa Rica are more expensive between these months as it’s the main tourist season,so expect big crowds and more expensive hotel rates. If you book your flights to Costa Rica early enough you can sometimes find deals. Off Season: Winter is considered between May to November, which is also the rainy season in Costa Rica. However the temperatures are generally mild and pleasant unless you’re up in the mountains. You can find the cheapest flights to Costa Rica during the winter, and you’ll find much cheaper accommodation too. Avoid flights between September and October as they are the rainiest months and some hotels shut down, although you will find cheap flights to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

    Flights from London (All airports) to San Jose, Costa Rica – 13 hours 40 minutes Flights from Manchester to Costa Rica – 15 hours 40 minutes Flights from Birmingham to San Jose, Costa Rica – 10 hours 45 minutes Flights from Glasgow to Costa Rica – 18 hours 30 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Costa Rica?

    British Airways, Air Canada, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines all operate flights to Costa Rica. Depending where you want to fly to will depend on who your airline will be. British Airways offer complimentary food and drinks throughout the flight so you can take advantage and get the best value for your money if you request several beverages. The best bet is to compare each airline for fees for checked in baggage etc and then decide which is the most beneficial for you.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    San Jose, Costa Rica: The airport is located around 17km from the city of San Jose, and there are a couple of different methods to transport between the two. Outside of the airport you can get a local bus directly downtown and there is storage under the bus for luggage. It’s the cheapest option to get downtown and you can get a taxi from downtown if you need to get elsewhere. When getting a taxi, make sure you agree on a fee before getting in as a lot of taxis charge up to twice the normal amount to tourists, so finding out an average price beforehand is helpful. Daniel Oduber Quirós, Costa Rica: Also known as The Liberia International Airport, Daniel Oduber is located just a few miles away from the closest beach and only 12km from the city of Liberia, making it convenient for your flights to Costa Rica. Airport shuttles are the easiest way to travel to the city, with the added benefit of taking you directly to your hotel or destination, as opposed to the public buses which are restricted on exactly where to drop you off. Due to legislation, if you want an airport shuttle you must reserve it in advance, so once you’ve booked your flight to Costa Rica it’s advisable to arrange a shuttle as soon as you’ve organised your accommodation.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Costa Rica?

    Visit Costa Rica during Arribada and witness the magic spectacle of thousands of sea turtles coming to the shores! Costa Rica is a paradise that not many people consider, but it’s no surprise it makes this list of alternative holiday destinations.

  • 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, TUI Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

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

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport typically cost £88, while return flights cost around £61.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £288, however they can be found for as little as £77.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have car hire?

    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 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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