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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from $881

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 20/5. 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.
RDU — SJO
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

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 114,063 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,719

Return from

$1,856

One-way from

$881
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From Auckland Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Costa Rica
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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 114,063 searches and data were last updated on 15 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/807:30AKL - SJO
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,856
Fri 2/807:30AKL - SJO
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,886
Fri 2/807:30AKL - SJO
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,916
Mon 5/815:30AKL - SJO
3 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,055
Mon 5/815:30AKL - SJO
3 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,085
Mon 5/815:30AKL - SJO
3 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,255

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 114,063 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Costa Rica in the near future. Those seeking round-trip flights to Costa Rica should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Mon 20/507:30AKL - SJO
3 stops43h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$881

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 114,063 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

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$1,856 - $3,993

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Return

Price

Auckland IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/8

2 stops32h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops30h 00m

$1,856

Auckland IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/8

2 stops32h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/8

2 stops30h 00m

$1,886

Auckland IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/8

2 stops32h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/8

2 stops30h 00m

$1,916

Auckland IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/8

3 stops38h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/8

2 stops30h 00m

$2,055

Auckland IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/10

3 stops46h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/10

2 stops29h 04m

$2,756

Auckland IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/8

1 stop34h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/8

2 stops23h 40m

$3,821

Auckland IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/8

2 stops67h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/8

3 stops37h 05m

$3,993

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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 $881 while a return flight costs $2,612. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

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 10 May 2024.
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Costa Rica. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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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 15 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,946 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,946 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,946 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,535 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,946 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,944 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,946 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

  • 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, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

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

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have rental cars?

    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 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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