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Cheap flights from California to Costa Rica from $96

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12:09 pm - 6:44 amLAX-SJO
16h 35m1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:34 pmSJO-LAX
17h 04m1 stop
$236Multiple Airlines
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jue., feb. 26 - mar., mar. 17
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12:09 pm - 6:44 amLAX-SJO
16h 35m1 stop
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4:17 pm - 10:35 amSJO-LAX
20h 18m1 stop
$237Volaris El Salvador
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sáb., nov. 8 - vie., nov. 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:09 am - 11:30 amLAX-SJO
10h 21m2 stops
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5:30 am - 9:34 pmSJO-LAX
17h 04m1 stop
$238Multiple Airlines
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lun., oct. 13 - mar., mar. 10
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:49 pm - 11:13 pmLAX-SJO
23h 24m1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:16 pmSJO-LAX
16h 46m1 stop
$244Volaris Costa Rica
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dom., oct. 5 - vie., oct. 10
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:49 pm - 11:13 pmLAX-SJO
23h 24m1 stop
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2:39 pm - 8:34 pmSJO-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
$247Volaris Costa Rica
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dom., oct. 26 - mar., nov. 4
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11:10 pm - 11:14 amLAX-SJO
11h 04m2 stops
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12:19 pm - 9:56 pmSJO-LAX
10h 37m1 stop
$264Spirit Airlines
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lun., sep. 29 - vie., oct. 3
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12:09 am - 11:30 amLAX-SJO
10h 21m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 8:17 amSJO-LAX
20h 42m2 stops
$265Spirit Airlines
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lun., oct. 13 - vie., oct. 24
Viva Logo
12:50 pm - 1:20 amLAX-SJO
10h 30m1 stop
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2:20 am - 10:35 amSJO-LAX
10h 15m1 stop
$291Viva
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lun., dic. 1 - vie., dic. 5
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9:12 pm - 1:54 pmSAN-SJO
15h 42m1 stop
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5:57 am - 5:57 pmSJO-SAN
13h 00m1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
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mié., oct. 15 - dom., oct. 19
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9:12 pm - 4:52 pmSAN-SJO
18h 40m2 stops
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8:49 am - 5:57 pmSJO-SAN
10h 08m1 stop
$305Copa Airlines
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mié., oct. 15 - dom., oct. 19

Volaris Costa Rica flights from California to Costa Rica

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Volaris Costa Rica
Oct 5
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
23h 24m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 10
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 46m
1 stop
LAX9:16 pmLos Angeles
$244
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Volaris Costa Rica
Oct 26
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
23h 24m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 4
SJO2:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
$247
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Volaris Costa Rica
Mar 10
LAX11:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 19
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 04m
1 stop
LAX9:34 pmLos Angeles
$251
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Spirit Airlines flights from California to Costa Rica

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Spirit Airlines
Sep 29
LAX11:10 pmLos Angeles
11h 04m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 3
SJO12:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 37m
1 stop
LAX9:56 pmLos Angeles
$264
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 13
LAX12:09 amLos Angeles
10h 21m
2 stops
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 24
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 42m
2 stops
LAX8:17 amLos Angeles
$265
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 30
LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles
14h 24m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 42m
2 stops
LAX8:17 amLos Angeles
$269
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated septiembre 17, 2025.
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Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

jue. 2/26

12:09 pm-6:44 am

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

5:30 am-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$236

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/8

12:09 pm-6:44 am

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/14

4:17 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 18m

$237

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 10/13

12:09 am-11:30 am

2 stops10h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/10

5:30 am-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$238

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 10/5

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/10

5:30 am-9:16 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$244

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 10/26

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/4

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$247

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 9/29

11:10 pm-11:14 am

2 stops11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/3

12:19 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$264

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 10/13

12:09 am-11:30 am

2 stops10h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/24

12:35 pm-8:17 am

2 stops20h 42m

$265

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 12/1

12:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/5

2:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

$291

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mié. 10/15

9:12 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 10/19

5:57 am-5:57 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$300

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mié. 10/15

9:12 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 10/19

8:49 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$305

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from California is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $385, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in August, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Costa Rica during May average around $387.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $477. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $545. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $372. Flying to Costa Rica at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $544. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest California to Costa Rica flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $474 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from California for as low as $417 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Costa Rica flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Costa Rica flight.

Cheap California to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Costa Rica

Best Price Found

$157

Fastest flight time

5h 33m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from California in the past 72 hours is $157. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $354.
The fastest flight from California to Costa Rica takes 5h 33m
Direct flights go from California to Costa Rica every day.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Costa Rica?

    Prices for flights from California to Costa Rica are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Costa Rica?

Best airlines flying from California to Costa Rica

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Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $87Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
7.4
26 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $178Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,436 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
7.8
79 reviews
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VolarisPriceFrom $211Free CancellationRating
6.6
1,154 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $231Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $235Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,533 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $333Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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