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How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?
The average flight duration from United Kingdom to Costa Rica depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from London Heathrow to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 14h 25m on average, while flying from Manchester to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 15h 25m on average. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular airport in Costa Rica.
What are the most popular cities to visit in Costa Rica?
Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Costa Rica. The most popular city to travel to in Costa Rica is San José, San José Province, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 94% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Costa Rica are Liberia and Limon.
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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | £265 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | £506 |
Fastest flight time | 19h 40m |
Frequently asked questions about flying to Costa Rica
What popular landmarks are in Costa Rica?
While there are more than just a few landmarks in Costa Rica, most momondo users find Arenal Volcano National Park, Playas del Coco, La Paz Waterfall, and Parque Nacional Corcovado to be the most interesting places to see in the country.
What is the best airport to land at to visit Arenal Volcano National Park?
When visiting Arenal Volcano National Park in La Fortuna, the closest airport is La Fortuna Airport.
Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?
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.
What is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to?
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, 87% of momondo travellers booking flights to Costa Rica chose to fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
How much are flights to Costa Rica?
Flights to Costa Rica can be found for as cheap as £400 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Costa Rica for around £726 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 £655 or less.
What is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica?
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.
Where is it cheapest to fly into Costa Rica?
When travelling to Costa Rica, San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport in San José offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of £400, while the second most affordable option is Liberia airport with an average airfare of £472 for Liberia.
When did momondo last update prices for flights to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights to Costa Rica were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights to Costa Rica?
As of February 2025, there are 27 operators available to choose from for flights to Costa Rica.
How old do you have to be to fly 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.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly 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.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Costa Rica?
We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.
Can I find flights to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches to Costa Rica on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights to Costa Rica?
Once all potential Costa Rica flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight to Costa Rica right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Costa Rica and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.
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Cheapest flight routes to Costa Rica
These routes have the cheapest flights to Costa Rica found by momondo users in United Kingdom
Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
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London | San José | 14h 25m | £506 |
Manchester | Liberia | 31h 20m | £572 |
Manchester | San José | 15h 25m | £581 |
Glasgow | San José | 19h 49m | £606 |
London | Liberia | 24h 20m | £607 |
Edinburgh | San José | 22h 27m | £615 |
Cardiff | San José | 31h 00m | £645 |
Birmingham | San José | 20h 42m | £700 |
Leeds | San José | 17h 45m | £734 |
Southampton | San José | 31h 05m | £755 |
Leeds | Liberia | 49h 12m | £818 |
Southampton | Liberia | 34h 20m | £950 |
Edinburgh | Liberia | 30h 40m | £962 |
Newcastle upon Tyne | San José | 17h 50m | £1,002 |
Aberdeen | San José | 31h 55m | £1,097 |
Glasgow | Liberia | 35h 26m | £1,191 |