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 £80, while return flights cost around £83.

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £308, however they can be found for as little as £105.

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 35 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	£584
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Cheapest in	May
Average price	£672
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Good one-way deal	£672 or less

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Thu 6/1114:30LHR - LIR

1 stop29h 10mAir Canada

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Deal found 18/2£566

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Deal found 17/2£584

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Deal found 16/2£585

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Wed 23/406:15SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 17/2£586

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Mon 15/913:18SJO - LHR

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Deal found 16/2£589

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1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/413:20SJO - LHR

1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2£589

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Tue 22/407:55SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 17/2£586

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Wed 26/317:30LIR - LGW

Nonstop9h 40mTUI Airways

Deal found 17/2£590

Fri 14/306:30LHR - SJO

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Sat 29/314:47SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 43mKLM

Deal found 18/2£593

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Wed 19/315:45SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 50mAvianca

Deal found 17/2£616

Mon 10/306:50LHR - SJO

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Mon 24/305:30SJO - LHR

1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/2£621

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Wed 19/309:45LGW - LIR

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LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 28/4

08:40-10:24

3 stops32h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

17:52-07:00

2 stops30h 08m

£584

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

15:00-21:25

1 stop36h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/3

07:55-07:10

2 stops17h 15m

£585

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 31/3

07:30-20:19

2 stops19h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

06:15-10:00

1 stop20h 45m

£586

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 31/3

09:00-17:25

1 stop15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

13:20-07:15

1 stop34h 55m

£589

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LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Wed 19/3

09:45-15:30

Nonstop11h 45m

Liberia

Wed 26/3

17:30-09:10

Nonstop9h 40m

£590

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 14/3

06:30-18:25

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/3

14:47-12:30

1 stop15h 43m

£593

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Tue 1/4

06:30-21:20

3 stops21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/4

07:55-18:10

3 stops27h 15m

£593

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

06:00-19:35

2 stops20h 35m

Liberia

Sat 24/5

13:03-11:45

1 stop15h 42m

£596

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

16:10-13:20

1 stop27h 10m

Liberia

Wed 26/3

14:45-07:55

1 stop35h 10m

£607

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 8/3

21:40-09:20

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

15:45-14:35

1 stop16h 50m

£616

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Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from London to Costa Rica takes 17 hours 40 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 Lufthansa, Air Canada and United Airlines.

Lufthansa

From £642

Air Canada

From £683

United Airlines

From £736

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

8,249 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

8,249 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,249 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

1,333 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,249 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

8,249 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

1,278 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,249 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

1,574 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,249 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.

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 £80, while return flights cost around £83.
How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?
A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around £308, however they can be found for as little as £105.
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 35 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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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 18 February 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.

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?

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