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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco from $171

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Alaska Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 11:10 pmLIR-SFO
6h 59mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 6:01 pmSFO-LIR
28h 44m1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Jan 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 1:13 pmSJO-SFO
24h 26m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:47 amSFO-SJO
27h 32m2 stops
$342Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Sun, Feb 22
Frontier Logo
2:47 pm - 1:13 pmSJO-SFO
24h 26m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:24 am - 1:42 pmSFO-SJO
29h 18m2 stops
$343Frontier
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Mon, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 1:13 pmSJO-SFO
24h 26m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:42 amSFO-SJO
36h 12m2 stops
$348Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Sun, Dec 28
JetBlue Logo
5:31 pm - 9:29 amSJO-SFO
17h 58m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 1:01 pmSFO-SJO
11h 02m1 stop
$357JetBlue
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
Frontier Logo
2:57 pm - 1:13 pmSJO-SFO
24h 16m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:30 pm - 1:42 pmSFO-SJO
38h 12m2 stops
$364Frontier
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Sat, Dec 20 - Mon, Dec 29
JetBlue Logo
2:01 pm - 11:44 pmSJO-SFO
11h 43m1 stop
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9:44 pm - 8:52 amSFO-SJO
9h 08m1 stop
$367JetBlue
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 11:36 pmLIR-SFO
12h 15m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 2:13 pmSFO-LIR
22h 58m1 stop
$465American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 22
American Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 9:17 amLIR-SFO
20h 04m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 2:13 pmSFO-LIR
22h 58m1 stop
$470American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 7:39 amLIR-SFO
25h 04m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 2:40 pmSFO-LIR
13h 05m1 stop
$516United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 27 - Sat, Jan 3

Avianca flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco

Our best Avianca deals on Costa Rica to San Francisco flight tickets
Avianca
Dec 5
SJO3:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:50 pmSan Francisco
Dec 8
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
12h 30m
2 stops
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$388
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Avianca
Feb 5
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 47m
2 stops
SFO5:47 pmSan Francisco
Feb 8
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
12h 05m
2 stops
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$389
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Avianca
Feb 6
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 47m
2 stops
SFO5:47 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
8h 20m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$395
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JetBlue flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco

Our best JetBlue deals on Costa Rica to San Francisco flight tickets
JetBlue
Dec 24
SJO5:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 58m
1 stop
SFO9:29 amSan Francisco
Dec 31
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
11h 02m
1 stop
SJO1:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$357
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JetBlue
Dec 6
SJO2:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 43m
1 stop
SFO11:44 pmSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco
9h 08m
1 stop
SJO8:52 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$367
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JetBlue
Dec 24
SJO5:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 58m
1 stop
SFO9:29 amSan Francisco
Feb 19
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
13h 48m
1 stop
SJO10:48 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$369
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco 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 November 13, 2025.
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LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sat 1/24

6:11 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop6h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:17 am-6:01 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$315

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

2:47 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop24h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

6:15 am-11:47 am

2 stops27h 32m

$342

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

2:47 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop24h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

6:24 am-1:42 pm

2 stops29h 18m

$343

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

2:47 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop24h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

9:30 pm-11:42 am

2 stops36h 12m

$348

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

5:31 pm-9:29 am

1 stop17h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

11:59 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$357

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/20

2:57 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop24h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

9:30 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops38h 12m

$364

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

2:01 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

9:44 pm-8:52 am

1 stop9h 08m

$367

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 1/8

1:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop12h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

1:15 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$465

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Thu 1/8

3:13 pm-9:17 am

2 stops20h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

1:15 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$470

LiberiaSan Francisco

LIR - SFO

LIRSFO

Liberia

Sat 12/27

8:35 am-7:39 am

1 stop25h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

11:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$516

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Costa Rica to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of October, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $469.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Costa Rica to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $510. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $757.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Costa Rica to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $430. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $612.

What is the cheapest Costa Rica to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco for the best Costa Rica - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Costa Rica when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $542 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Costa Rica for as low as $460 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Costa Rica to San Francisco 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 Costa Rica to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Costa Rica to San Francisco flight.

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Best Price Found

$169

Fastest flight time

6h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Costa Rica in the past 72 hours is $169. The best round-trip flight deal from Costa Rica to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $437.
The fastest flight from Costa Rica to San Francisco takes 6h 45m
Direct flights go from Costa Rica to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Costa Rica to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to San Francisco Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Costa Rica to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Francisco

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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AviancaPriceFrom $337Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,476 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $350Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,565 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $369Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $392Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $419Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,288 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $593Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,017 reviews
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