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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £212

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£559

One-way from

£212

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£651

Good round-trip deal

£528 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
27/4
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 24m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Thu 2/1012:05LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 30mAir Canada
Sat 18/1007:55SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 31/3£559
Sun 11/517:10LHR - SJO
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/508:45SJO - LHR
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£561
Tue 30/908:30LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 05mLufthansa
Tue 14/1019:25SJO - LHR
2 stops17h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 30/3£562
Tue 6/510:00LGW - SJO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/520:00SJO - LGW
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£563
Mon 28/406:05MAN - SJO
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/514:40SJO - MAN
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£563
Sun 1/619:45LHR - SJO
1 stop28h 40mAir France
Mon 9/619:40SJO - LHR
1 stop18h 45mAir France
Deal found 30/3£567
Mon 8/908:15LHR - SJO
1 stop35h 40mIcelandair
Mon 22/914:00SJO - LHR
2 stops57h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 30/3£568
Tue 4/1107:25LHR - SJO
1 stop21h 29mJetBlue
Sun 16/1123:59SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 30/3£571
Wed 4/619:10LCY - SJO
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/614:40SJO - LCY
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£574
Wed 19/1112:00MAN - SJO
1 stop30h 52mKLM
Mon 1/1220:35SJO - MAN
1 stop29h 45mKLM
Deal found 30/3£583
Fri 12/1206:00LHR - LIR
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1214:55LIR - LHR
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£590
Tue 24/609:25LCY - SJO
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Sun 6/714:40SJO - LCY
2 stops19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 30/3£591

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 31 March 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 4/7

12:40-22:50

2 stops17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/8

07:55-21:00

2 stops30h 05m

£559

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

17:10-17:20

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/5

08:45-10:25

1 stop18h 40m

£561

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 6/5

10:00-22:40

1 stop19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

20:00-06:55

2 stops27h 55m

£563

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 28/4

06:05-21:20

2 stops22h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-08:05

2 stops34h 25m

£563

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

19:45-17:25

1 stop28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/6

19:40-21:25

1 stop18h 45m

£567

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

08:15-12:55

1 stop35h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/9

14:00-06:30

2 stops57h 30m

£568

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

06:30-17:35

1 stop18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

19:25-18:40

1 stop16h 15m

£571

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 4/6

19:10-17:35

1 stop29h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/6

14:40-17:15

2 stops19h 35m

£574

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 28/5

11:55-11:59

1 stop31h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/6

13:25-08:35

1 stop36h 10m

£587

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 24/6

09:25-13:10

1 stop34h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

14:40-17:30

2 stops19h 50m

£591

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from United Kingdom 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 GB to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 31 March 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 31 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Air Transat from United Kingdom to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £397. Users have also found prices from £494 and £501 on Avianca and Air Europa, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica (average of £769). Flying from United Kingdom 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Costa Rica

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TUI AirwaysCheapest£460Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£464Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£476Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£496Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£511Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£520Average£799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest£528Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£567Average£994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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AviancaCheapest£568Average£858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest£583Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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