$187 Cheap flights to Costa Rica
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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from $187 One Way, $386 Round Trip
$386 return flights and $187 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | San José | July 4 to July 11 | $386 |
| EWR | San José | July 4 to July 11 | $386 |
| JFK | Liberia | July 4 to July 10 | $498 |
| DEN | San José | July 4 to July 11 | $517 |
| BOS | Liberia | July 5 to July 9 | $523 |
| LAX | Liberia | July 4 to July 12 | $638 |
| LAX | San José | July 4 to July 7 | $638 |
| BOS | San José | July 3 to July 5 | $657 |
| YUL | San José | July 5 to July 11 | $670 |
| JFK | San José | July 4 to July 11 | $682 |
| SFO | Liberia | July 3 to July 9 | $737 |
| MIA | Liberia | July 3 to July 6 | $790 |
| SFO | San José | July 4 to July 10 | $825 |
| EWR | Liberia | July 4 to July 11 | $859 |
| DEN | Liberia | July 5 to July 12 | $866 |
Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Score Epic Costa Rica Accommodation Deals
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
"Location was excellent because proximity to public transport, a food court, an 24 hr mini mart"
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
Hotel El Maragato
San Bosco Inn
"Very clean room, friendly staff, and location in downtown La Fortuna."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Hotel Luisiana
"Son muy inflexibles con las horas de salida y encontré visible insectos desagradables"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Our Top Costa Rica Apartment Hotels
Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel
"Our room was facing the pool with a gorgeous view."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró
"El hotel estaba bien aunque la habitación es realmente pequeña. También el hecho de que no incluya ni cuna cuenta de streaming puede volver la estadía algo aburrida. La limpieza está bien bastante bien pero si había cierto deterioro en la habitación."
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
"Great rooms and staff. Very good location."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands
"We had a magical time here! The view is breathtaking - we spent most of our time soaking it in from the porch and the pool. I could spend all day watching hundreds of birds from the porch - scarlet macaws, toucans, parrots, parakeets, caracaras, and so many more. The house is conveniently located ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"Everything was great. Always stay here when travelling to Costa Rica"
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"Se tuvo que llamar .. para mejor servicio"
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
"Celebrated my birthday there , Just an amazing experience, overall just amazing. Great pools, amazing food, nice atmosphere, positive vibes, clean rooms, and the best staff i ever met in my life , they are very helpful, they help at anytime and really quick, They don't say NO or We can't Or those ..."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 very clean and has everything you need right on the property. The restaurant has amazing food, the staff is very helpful, and the rooms are very clean. There are several hot springs and a pool with water slides for kids. It is a great property, and we highly recommend it if you visit ..."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, game room, cribs
"We absolutely loved our time at Volcano Lodge. The property is truly beautiful and well kept that it was like we were staying in a tropical paradise. We had a spectacular view of the volcano from the restaurant and"
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, playground, on the beach
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on Jun 27, 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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