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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica from £250

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£550

One-way from

£250

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£672

Good round-trip deal

£689 or less
7/5-13/5
  • 7/5-13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 01m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 27m total
  • London to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Costa Rica.
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Wed 23/414:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1018:07SJO - LGW
2 stops56h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£550
Thu 25/920:40LGW - SJO
1 stop24h 55mIberia
Sat 11/1016:10SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 50mIberia
Deal found 17/4£651
Thu 22/518:40LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Wed 28/514:40SJO - LGW
2 stops20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£685
Sat 15/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 29/1118:35SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£745
Wed 8/1010:00LGW - SJO
2 stops18h 53mAir Europa
Sat 25/1014:29SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 56mAir Europa
Deal found 17/4£746
Thu 2/1012:10LGW - SJO
2 stops55h 45mIcelandair
Sun 19/1013:00SJO - LGW
2 stops37h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 18/4£751
Thu 2/1014:30LGW - SJO
2 stops27h 50mFinnair
Sat 18/1014:25SJO - LGW
2 stops34h 25mFinnair
Deal found 18/4£770
Mon 28/415:05LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/506:03SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4£779
Fri 2/510:55LGW - LIR
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/510:15LIR - LGW
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£852
Fri 18/715:05LGW - LIR
2 stops27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/814:18LIR - LGW
2 stops33h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4£1,281

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 7/5

14:00-11:33

2 stops28h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

11:32-10:00

1 stop15h 28m

£550

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 25/9

20:40-14:35

1 stop24h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/10

16:10-20:00

1 stop20h 50m

£651

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 14/6

12:10-11:55

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/7

12:55-09:35

2 stops37h 40m

£667

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 22/5

18:40-13:45

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-17:55

2 stops20h 15m

£685

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 8/10

10:00-21:53

2 stops18h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/10

14:29-17:25

2 stops19h 56m

£746

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

14:30-11:20

2 stops27h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/10

14:25-07:50

2 stops34h 25m

£770

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 28/4

15:05-12:45

2 stops28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/5

06:03-08:10

2 stops19h 07m

£779

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Fri 2/5

10:55-06:20

1 stop26h 25m

Liberia

Fri 16/5

10:15-07:00

2 stops37h 45m

£852

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 4/5

05:30-13:05

2 stops38h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/5

13:54-16:15

2 stops43h 21m

£893

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

17:25-11:48

2 stops49h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/9

07:46-16:25

3 stops49h 39m

£981

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

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

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 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, SWISS and Aeromexico from London to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,581 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,699 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,769 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Europa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £557. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

    While on average a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica is generally £2,741, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £650. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay £507 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£449Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£554Average£815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£612Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£695Average£892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air EuropaCheapest£736Average£866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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