$144 Cheap flights to Costa Rica
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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from $144 One Way, $328 Round Trip
$328 return flights and $144 one-way flights to Costa Rica were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Deals For This Weekend's Flights
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | San José | May 24 to June 2 | $457 |
| EWR | San José | May 24 to June 2 | $490 |
| JFK | Liberia | May 24 to May 30 | $516 |
| JFK | Liberia | May 24 to May 30 | $516 |
| LAX | San Jos é | May 23 to May 30 | $562 |
| YUL | San José | May 23 to June 2 | $583 |
| BOS | Liberia | May 23 to May 27 | $601 |
| LAX | Liberia | May 22 to May 26 | $661 |
| EWR | Liberia | May 24 to May 30 | $724 |
| SFO | San José | May 22 to May 26 | $769 |
| DEN | Liberia | May 24 to May 29 | $791 |
| BOS | San José | May 22 to May 25 | $822 |
| SFO | Liberia | May 23 to May 31 | $843 |
| YUL | Liberia | May 23 to May 31 | $875 |
| MIA | Liberia | May 22 to May 26 | $920 |
Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
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Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Hotel El Maragato
San Bosco Inn
The staff were very courteous and the property had a great layout. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We enjoyed the convenience of the location to town.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Hotel Luisiana
Very nice hotel for a good value
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Our Top Costa Rica Apartment Hotels
Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel
Pros: We arrived early because we weren’t sure how long it would take us to get there from the airport and they were able to let us check in early. Very clean room, great little pool (water was really cold which would be fantastic on a really hot day), lots of wildlife (lizards/iguanas, squirrels, ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró
Breakfast was the perfect amount of options and not your traditional American breakfast
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Very clean and spacious. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands
An idyllic getaway.The home and grounds were every bit as perfect as they look in the pictures...Secluded enough to feel as though you are away from it all, and elevated enough to have beautiful views and a nice breeze, but close enough to town and to the major thoroughfare to make trips into town ...
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Clean room, friendly staff, drinks not strong enough
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Clean room and property was landscaped and maintained daily. Service around pool area was good. Overall food was good nothing outstanding We ate at steak restaurant where lobster was chewy and steak fatty. Coffee bar on main floor was great. This resort lacked entertainment on the property compared ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Nice
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Beautiful place, hotsprings were very nice and relaxing. Excellent view of the volcano.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Family Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
What a special place. We loved the night tour with jimmy...saw so many cool creatures. Also loved watching toucans while we ate a delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Beautiful place, hotsprings were very nice and relaxing. Excellent view of the volcano.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, game room, cribs
This place was absolutely magnificent 👌 we had our own hot springs right outside our rooms and our breakfast was included
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, playground, on the beach
Clean room, friendly staff, drinks not strong enough
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
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Why You Should Take A Flight To Costa Rica
Flights to Costa Rica tend to be packed with nature lovers; the kind of people who want to visit a country which is packed with unspoiled wonders of the natural world. Located in Central America, with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, it is a paradise of flora, fauna and biodiversity. Whether you’re looking for mountains, jungles, rivers or wildlife, the fact that a huge 23.4% of the land mass of the country is either a national park or a protected space means that you’re bound to find a stunning backdrop, natural adventure or ecotourism opportunity.
When To Book Flights To Costa Rica
The natural wonders of the country persuade tourists to fly to Costa Rica throughout the year. The climate is tropical, which means that temperatures overall tend to remain steady through the year, with little seasonal variation. The average temperature hovers around the 82F mark, although it can be hotter along the coast, and the different regions of the country have microclimates of their own.
How To Find The Best Flight Deals To Costa Rica
Our search tool has a range of options to allow you to tailor your flight booking for value as well as convenience. If your itinerary is flexible then click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ option and we’ll bring up a range of direct and indirect flights across the period you choose. ‘Nearby airports’ meanwhile, shows the other cities which flights to Costa Rica take off from and land in. Put it all together and you can shape your perfect deal.
Main Airports In Costa Rica
- Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO)
Juan Santamaría Airport is located 11 miles from the capital city of San Jose. It handles 4.6 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for flights on to cities in South America and the Caribbean. It should be noted that Juan Santamaría International Airport charges an ‘exit fee’ of $32 to people flying out from it. In many cases, this will have been included in the price of your ticket, but it pays to be certain and, if not, it must be paid by cash or credit card. Downtown San Jose is just a 35-minute bus trip from the airport.
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)
Also known as Liberian International Airport, Daniel Oduber Quirós International is located in the city of Liberia and is the ideal airport to fly into if you’d like to sample the delights of the Pacific Coast. Daniel Oduber Quirós International is the second busiest airport in Costa Rica, handling just over a million passengers in 2017. Airport shuttles run throughout the day to a variety of destinations in nearby Guanacaste.
Which Airlines Fly To Costa Rica?
Airlines which fly directly to Costa Rica from the US include:
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue Airways
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
How To Get To And Around Costa Rica
If you want to explore Costa Rica in depth than take advantage of the internal flights offered by airlines NatureAir and Sansa, which fly to and from the major tourist hubs in the country. If you’re exploring on a smaller scale, the public bus service runs several buses per day to most of the major towns and cities. The tickets are cheap, but all buses travel via San Jose, which can add to the journey time. Hire cars are available, but check carefully for any damage and report it before you drive away, and driving at night on some of the more remote mountain roads is only for the most experienced.
Places To Visit In Costa Rica
San Jose
San Jose is the capital city of Costa Rica and the major transport hub for traveling to the rest of the country. It’s equally appealing to culture vultures who wish to visit the architecturally spectacular National Theater of Costa Rica, and lovers of nature who use it as a hub to explore the Central Valley region, including Turrialba and the Valley of the Saints.
Puerto Limón
Usually referred to simply as ‘Limon’, Puerto Limon is the capital of the Limon province, and is famed for the carnival which takes place every year during the week of the 12th October. This involves a week (and two weekends) of music, dancing, parades and traditional Costa Rican food.
Puntarenas
If you want to sample the best of the beaches in Costa Rica then the city of Puntarenas is a good place to start. Located 51 miles from the capital of San Jose, on the Pacific coast, it offers a hotter climate than the Central Valley, rising to 95F in April, and attracts surfers from around the world.
Tips And Tricks For Traveling In Costa Rica
If you’re a smoker, be aware that Costa Rica has some of the most restrictive anti-smoking regulations in the world. Smoking is banned in buses, taxis trains and public buildings to name just a few places, and no ‘smoking areas’ are provided.
Travelers from the US need only a valid passport for stays of up to 90 days, and all travellers must have return or onward tickets and enough funds to cover their stay.
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