£480 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

While there are more than just a few landmarks in Costa Rica, most momondo users find La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano National Park, Parque Nacional Corcovado, and Playa Santa Teresa to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

When visiting La Paz Waterfall in Alajuela, the closest airport is San José, San José Province Airport.

You can find flights to Costa Rica from 20 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Lufthansa, KLM or Air Canada as these are the most popular among our users. Lufthansa is the most favoured with 27% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Costa Rica, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport, which services San José and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 88% of momondo travellers booking flights to Costa Rica chose to fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

Flights to Costa Rica can be found for as cheap as £478 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Costa Rica for around £1,693 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to Costa Rica, then you should consider booking if you find anything for £1,611 or less.

Flying to Costa Rica on a Monday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Costa Rica is on a Sunday.

When travelling to Costa Rica, Liberia airport in Liberia offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of £478, while the second most affordable option is San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport with an average airfare of £638 for San José.

Prices for flights to Costa Rica were last updated today.

As of March 2025, there are 27 operators available to choose from for flights to Costa Rica.

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Costa Rica.

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.