Cheap flights to Costa Rica
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| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | Liberia | June 7 to June 12 | $430 |
| JFK | Liberia | June 7 to June 12 | $430 |
| BOS | San José | June 7 to June 11 | $430 |
| JFK | San José | June 7 to June 14 | $431 |
| JFK | San José | June 7 to June 14 | $431 |
| EWR | San José | June 6 to June 10 | $458 |
| EWR | Liberia | June 6 to June 8 | $470 |
| LAX | San José | June 5 to July 25 | $482 |
| MIA | San José | June 5 to June 6 | $487 |
| BOS | Liberia | June 5 to June 9 | $533 |
| DEN | San José | June 5 to June 10 | $537 |
| YUL | San José | June 5 to June 12 | $626 |
| LAX | Liberia | June 5 to June 7 | $738 |
| SFO | San José | June 5 to June 12 | $743 |
| SFO | Liberia | June 7 to June 12 | $847 |
Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
"Muy bueno"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hotel El Maragato
San Bosco Inn
"The breakfast was amazing actual chefs brought in just for breakfast and the best coffee I've ever had."
Reviewed on May 27, 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
"The property is nicely located in a quiet "rural type" area in a tropical forest setting. A nice swimming pool, a nice adjacent outdoor kitchen with cabinets, wash basin and fridge. The room was ample with two beds furniture. The bathroom was accessible but the shower had a slippery tile floor, so ..."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró
"I loved everything about this place but the cleaning staff. They don’t pick up dishes from your room and I had some clothes go missing from my room. Highly recommend their smoothies!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
"Todo fue excelente."
Reviewed on May 24, 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
"No umbrellas at the beach. No transportation from lobby to main gate for pickup excursion. Not enough towels ,long walk to children's pool ."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
"I had an amazing time at this hotel! The staff was very friendly, and my room was cleaned and the bed was made every day during my stay. The only downside was that the cell service was pretty bad, even when connected to Wi-Fi, but it wasn’t a big deal. The resort has about six pools and multiple ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"Great stay and would stay again and again . Everything was amazing from staff to amenities and food was great too."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"Everything was clean and the staff were very nice"
Reviewed on May 30, 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
"The property is gorgeous! We loved the hot springs. The downfall was that we had no hot water the entire trip. We asked for help numerous times but no one was ever able to fix it for us. We also had no key to our safe. Not a huge deal, but would be nice. We had no issues with theft! Would stay again… ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, game room, cribs
"We love this property and the staff went out of their way to help us. We left passports in the room and they helped us get them delivered to our new location in Tamarindo. The staff made the stay special!"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, playground, on the beach
"No umbrellas at the beach. No transportation from lobby to main gate for pickup excursion. Not enough towels ,long walk to children's pool ."
Reviewed on May 30, 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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