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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £361

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
1 May — 8 May1
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 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£548

One-way from

£361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£669

Good round-trip deal

£679 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/6-29/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to Costa Rica
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • United Kingdom 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 (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 26 April 2025.

Tue 10/618:35LGW - LIR
2 stops27h 50mSWISS
Sun 29/616:35LIR - LGW
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
Deal found 25/4£548
Thu 25/907:30LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1007:55SJO - LHR
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£550
Tue 10/617:10LHR - LIR
2 stops29h 15mSWISS
Sun 29/616:35LIR - LHR
1 stop16h 50mSWISS
Deal found 25/4£551
Tue 30/909:30LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Tue 14/1019:25SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£551
Tue 17/614:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/711:32SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£551
Tue 4/1112:20LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 34mIcelandair
Fri 14/1123:59SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 46mIcelandair
Deal found 25/4£552
Tue 11/1112:00MAN - SJO
1 stop30h 52mKLM
Fri 21/1120:35SJO - MAN
1 stop29h 45mKLM
Deal found 25/4£558
Sat 15/1114:30LHR - SJO
1 stop37h 15mAir Canada
Sat 29/1109:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4£563
Mon 9/605:55MAN - SJO
1 stop18h 30mAir France
Sun 15/619:40SJO - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAir France
Deal found 26/4£564
Wed 4/605:55MAN - SJO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/613:25SJO - MAN
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£567
Thu 22/518:40LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Fri 6/615:25SJO - LGW
1 stop19h 25mSWISS
Deal found 26/4£568
Tue 10/619:20LCY - LIR
1 stop27h 05mSWISS
Sun 29/616:35LIR - LCY
1 stop17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 25/4£569

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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 26 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonLiberia

LGW - LIR

LGWLIR

London Gatwick

Tue 10/6

18:35-15:25

2 stops27h 50m

Liberia

Sun 29/6

16:35-17:50

1 stop18h 15m

£548

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 25/9

07:30-17:35

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/10

07:55-09:35

1 stop18h 40m

£550

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

09:30-17:35

1 stop15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

19:25-16:40

1 stop14h 15m

£551

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Tue 10/6

17:10-15:25

2 stops29h 15m

Liberia

Sun 29/6

16:35-16:25

1 stop16h 50m

£551

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 17/6

14:00-10:37

1 stop27h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/7

11:32-10:00

1 stop15h 28m

£551

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 9/6

05:55-17:25

1 stop18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/6

19:40-22:20

1 stop19h 40m

£564

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

09:30-20:25

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

08:00-10:00

1 stop19h 00m

£567

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 4/6

05:55-17:25

1 stop18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/6

13:25-08:35

1 stop36h 10m

£567

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 22/5

18:40-13:45

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

15:25-17:50

1 stop19h 25m

£568

LondonLiberia

LCY - LIR

LCYLIR

London City

Tue 10/6

19:20-15:25

1 stop27h 05m

Liberia

Sun 29/6

16:35-17:30

1 stop17h 55m

£569

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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 26 April 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 26 April 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,586 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 £399. Users have also found prices from £497 and £546 on Avianca and Air France, 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 26 April 2025.
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IcelandairCheapest£451Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£456Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest£463Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£482Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£497Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest£513Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£521Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£551Average£969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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AviancaCheapest£553Average£835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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IberiaCheapest£565Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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