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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica from $128

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Spirit Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:14 amLAX-SJO
14h 24m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 8:17 amSJO-LAX
20h 42m2 stops
$224Spirit Airlines
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jue., sep. 25 - mié., oct. 8
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11:10 pm - 11:14 amLAX-SJO
11h 04m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 8:17 amSJO-LAX
20h 42m2 stops
$225Spirit Airlines
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mar., sep. 30 - mar., oct. 7
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:04 pm - 7:19 amLAX-SJO
7h 15m1 stop
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2:39 pm - 8:34 pmSJO-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
$245Volaris Costa Rica
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sáb., nov. 8 - mié., nov. 12
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
$250Volaris Costa Rica
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dom., oct. 26 - mar., nov. 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:42 pm - 6:20 amLAX-LIR
5h 38mnonstop
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9:00 am - 1:14 pmLIR-LAX
6h 14mnonstop
$304Alaska Airlines
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dom., nov. 30 - jue., dic. 11
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:45 amLAX-LIR
19h 20m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 5:23 pmLIR-LAX
29h 38m1 stop
$317American Airlines
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lun., oct. 20 - mar., oct. 28
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 12:59 pmLAX-LIR
12h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 12:18 amLIR-LAX
12h 33m1 stop
$319American Airlines
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sáb., oct. 25 - vie., oct. 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 6:07 pmLAX-LIR
5h 42mnonstop
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9:00 am - 1:14 pmLIR-LAX
6h 14mnonstop
$324Alaska Airlines
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jue., dic. 4 - jue., dic. 11
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 6:37 pmLAX-LIR
9h 02m1 stop
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4:53 pm - 9:05 pmLIR-LAX
6h 12mnonstop
$349United Airlines
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jue., nov. 13 - sáb., nov. 22
United Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:10 pmLAX-LIR
15h 50m1 stop
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11:50 am - 8:47 pmLIR-LAX
9h 57m1 stop
$359United Airlines
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jue., oct. 23 - lun., oct. 27

Spirit Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Costa Rica flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 25
LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles
14h 24m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 8
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 42m
2 stops
LAX8:17 amLos Angeles
$224
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 30
LAX11:10 pmLos Angeles
11h 04m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 7
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 42m
2 stops
LAX8:17 amLos Angeles
$225
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 30
LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles
14h 24m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 4
SJO11:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 19m
2 stops
LAX11:56 pmLos Angeles
$236
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Volaris Costa Rica flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica

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Volaris Costa Rica
Nov 8
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
7h 15m
1 stop
SJO7:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 12
SJO2:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
$245
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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
$250
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Volaris Costa Rica
Oct 19
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
23h 24m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO2:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 39m
1 stop
LAX9:16 pmLos Angeles
$259
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 11, 2025.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

jue. 9/25

7:50 pm-11:14 am

2 stops14h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/8

12:35 pm-8:17 am

2 stops20h 42m

$224

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 9/30

11:10 pm-11:14 am

2 stops11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/7

12:35 pm-8:17 am

2 stops20h 42m

$225

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/8

10:04 pm-7:19 am

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/12

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$245

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

$250

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

dom. 11/30

10:42 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop5h 38m

Liberia

jue. 12/11

9:00 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

$304

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

lun. 10/20

3:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 20m

Liberia

mar. 10/28

12:45 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$317

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

sáb. 10/25

11:59 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Liberia

vie. 10/31

12:45 pm-12:18 am

1 stop12h 33m

$319

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

jue. 12/4

10:25 am-6:07 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

Liberia

jue. 12/11

9:00 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

$324

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

jue. 11/13

7:35 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Liberia

sáb. 11/22

4:53 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

$349

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

jue. 10/23

7:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Liberia

lun. 10/27

11:50 am-8:47 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$359

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Los Angeles is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $387, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in May, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to Costa Rica during August average around $389.

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 Los Angeles. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $476. 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 $547. 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 Los Angeles to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $383. 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 $543. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $471 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Los Angeles for as low as $422 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Costa Rica flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Costa Rica.

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Best Price Found

$160

Fastest flight time

5h 36m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $160. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Costa Rica takes 5h 36m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles 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 $179Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,436 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.8
79 reviews
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VolarisPriceFrom $211Free CancellationRating
6.6
1,155 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $230Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,960 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $310Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,913 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $314Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,531 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $328Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,937 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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