What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Costa Rica . Flying to Costa Rica in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost £78, while return flights cost around £144.

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £319, however they can be found for as little as £187.

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 40 minutes).

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Return from	£557
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£646
Good round-trip deal	£518 or less
Good one-way deal	£656 or less

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42h 59m total
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mer. 2/410:50LGW - LIR

Nonstop11h 40mTUI Airways

mer. 9/417:30LIR - LGW

Nonstop9h 50mTUI Airways

Deal found 19/3£491

ven. 25/414:00LGW - SJO

1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines

mar. 29/408:25SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/3£557

mar. 4/1112:20LHR - SJO

1 stop16h 34mIcelandair

ven. 14/1123:59SJO - LHR

1 stop27h 31mIcelandair

Deal found 20/3£558

sam. 12/409:30LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 35mAir Canada

sam. 31/507:55SJO - LHR

2 stops30h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 19/3£561

sam. 12/409:30LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

mer. 4/614:40SJO - LHR

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/3£562

mar. 4/1107:25LHR - SJO

1 stop21h 29mJetBlue

lun. 17/1123:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 19/3£568

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mer. 2/410:50LGW - LIR

Nonstop11h 40mTUI Airways

mer. 9/417:30LIR - LGW

Nonstop9h 50mTUI Airways

Deal found 19/3£491

ven. 25/414:00LGW - SJO

1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines

mar. 29/408:25SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/3£557

sam. 12/409:30LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 35mAir Canada

sam. 31/507:55SJO - LHR

2 stops30h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 19/3£561

dim. 1/619:45LHR - SJO

1 stop28h 40mAir France

lun. 9/619:40SJO - LHR

1 stop13h 55mAir France

Deal found 19/3£570

lun. 8/908:15LHR - SJO

1 stop20h 39mIcelandair

lun. 22/923:59SJO - LHR

1 stop26h 31mIcelandair

Deal found 19/3£580

mar. 10/620:55LHR - SJO

2 stops27h 30mKLM

lun. 23/613:11SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 19mKLM

Deal found 19/3£596

mar. 1/407:45LHR - SJO

2 stops19h 34mLufthansa

jeu. 1/513:30SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 19/3£597

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ven. 21/306:20LHR - SJO

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lun. 7/413:20SJO - LHR

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Deal found 19/3£578

sam. 22/317:50LHR - SJO

1 stop29h 20mKLM

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1 stop16h 19mKLM

Deal found 19/3£576

sam. 22/311:00LGW - SJO

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lun. 31/316:30SJO - LGW

1 stop20h 30mIberia

Deal found 20/3£749

mar. 1/407:45LHR - SJO

2 stops19h 34mLufthansa

jeu. 1/513:30SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 19/3£597

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3 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/3£665

mer. 2/419:10LHR - SJO

1 stop26h 55mIberia

ven. 4/406:05SJO - LHR

2 stops19h 20mIberia

Deal found 19/3£767

mer. 2/410:50LGW - LIR

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Deal found 19/3£491

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1 stop15h 45mKLM

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3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/3£876

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2 stops18h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 19/3£949

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1 stop15h 00mSWISS

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mer. 2/412:40LGW - LIR

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London Gatwick

mer. 2/4

10:50-15:30

Nonstop11h 40m

Liberia

mer. 9/4

17:30-10:20

Nonstop9h 50m

£491

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

ven. 25/4

14:00-10:24

1 stop27h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 29/4

08:25-07:00

1 stop15h 35m

£557

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

sam. 12/4

09:30-21:05

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 31/5

07:55-21:00

2 stops30h 05m

£561

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

sam. 12/4

09:30-21:05

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 4/6

14:40-16:25

2 stops18h 45m

£562

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

dim. 1/6

19:45-17:25

1 stop28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 9/6

19:40-16:35

1 stop13h 55m

£570

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

lun. 8/9

08:15-21:54

1 stop20h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 22/9

23:59-09:30

1 stop26h 31m

£580

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

mar. 10/6

20:55-17:25

2 stops27h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 23/6

13:11-13:30

1 stop17h 19m

£596

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

mar. 1/4

07:45-20:19

2 stops19h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 1/5

13:30-11:35

1 stop15h 05m

£597

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

jeu. 8/5

17:40-12:24

1 stop25h 44m

Liberia

mar. 13/5

13:25-06:35

1 stop34h 10m

£605

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LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

mer. 2/4

15:15-11:37

1 stop27h 22m

Liberia

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14:45-13:30

1 stop15h 45m

£606

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from London to Costa Rica takes 17 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Costa Rica should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Costa Rica are Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines.

Air Canada

From £683

Lufthansa

From £642

United Airlines

From £748

KLM

From £690

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Costa Rica are TUI Airways, Icelandair and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air Transat 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,319 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Transat

7.8

Good

381 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,266 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,567 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost £78, while return flights cost around £144.
How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?
A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £319, however they can be found for as little as £187.
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 40 minutes).
Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?
Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 20 mars 2025.

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air Transat 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.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

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

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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