$196 Cheap flights to 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, Playa Jacó, and Conchal Beach to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

When visiting Arenal Volcano National Park in La Fortuna, the closest airport is La Fortuna Airport.

American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Costa Rica in the past year, 88% of them chose to fly into San José’s San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Costa Rica that are also a great option to fly to.

The cost to fly to Costa Rica varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as $46 or as high as $2,981. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Costa Rica for $493 or less is a good deal, whereas $609 is the average cost.

Flying to Costa Rica on a Monday or Thursday 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 Friday.

When traveling to Costa Rica, San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport in San José offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of $46, while the second most affordable option is Liberia airport with an average airfare of $93 for Liberia.

Prices for flights to Costa Rica are updated daily.

As of November 2025, there are 39 operators available to choose from for flights 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 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.