How long is the flight from Montana to Costa Rica?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Montana you fly out of and what airport in Costa Rica you fly into. For example, flying from Bozeman to San José takes 10h 19m on average. On the other hand, flying from Missoula to San José takes 14h 42m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Montana according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 70% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Montana to Costa Rica?

American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Montana to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montana to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from Montana to Costa Rica refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Montana to Costa Rica?

As of December 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Montana to Costa Rica.

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

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 Montana 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.

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12:46 pm - 12:56 pm

BZN

SJO

23h 10m1 stop

8:45 am - 9:33 pm

SJO

BZN

13h 48m2 stops

$362United Airlines

jue., ene. 22 - mar., ene. 27

4:16 pm - 1:15 pm

BZN

SJO

19h 59m2 stops

6:30 am - 9:33 pm

SJO

BZN

16h 03m2 stops

$394Lufthansa

dom., ene. 18 - mar., ene. 27

7:00 am - 10:30 pm

BZN

SJO

14h 30m1 stop

7:09 am - 10:02 pm

SJO

BZN

15h 53m1 stop

$398American Airlines

vie., ene. 16 - jue., ene. 29

7:00 am - 11:43 pm

MSO

SJO

15h 43m1 stop

6:38 am - 8:45 pm

SJO

MSO

15h 07m1 stop

$398American Airlines

mié., ene. 21 - vie., ene. 30

3:44 pm - 8:32 am

BZN

SJO

15h 48m1 stop

9:40 am - 2:42 pm

SJO

BZN

30h 02m1 stop

$399United Airlines

dom., ene. 18 - mar., ene. 27

7:00 am - 10:30 pm

BZN

SJO

14h 30m1 stop

4:02 pm - 1:19 pm

SJO

BZN

22h 17m2 stops

$403American Airlines

vie., ene. 16 - jue., ene. 29

7:00 am - 6:45 am

BZN

LIR

22h 45m2 stops

8:05 am - 11:56 pm

LIR

BZN

16h 51m2 stops

$425Alaska Airlines

lun., mar. 2 - jue., mar. 5

7:00 am - 6:45 am

BZN

LIR

22h 45m2 stops

8:05 am - 10:53 am

LIR

BZN

27h 48m2 stops

$437Alaska Airlines

lun., mar. 2 - jue., mar. 5

11:55 am - 12:00 pm

BZN

LIR

24h 05m2 stops

1:25 pm - 2:36 pm

LIR

BZN

25h 11m2 stops

$493Delta

dom., abr. 19 - mié., abr. 29

6:40 pm - 11:52 am

BZN

LIR

17h 12m2 stops

1:25 pm - 8:11 pm

LIR

BZN

30h 46m2 stops

$513Delta

vie., abr. 17 - vie., may. 1

United Airlines flights from Montana to Costa Rica

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United Airlines

Jan 22

BZN12:46 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

23h 10m

1 stop

SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 27

SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 48m

2 stops

BZN9:33 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

$362

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United Airlines

Jan 18

BZN3:44 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

15h 48m

1 stop

SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 27

SJO9:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 02m

1 stop

BZN2:42 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

$399

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United Airlines

Jan 21

BZN3:44 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

15h 48m

1 stop

SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 25

SJO7:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 50m

1 stop

BZN3:20 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

$411

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American Airlines

Jan 16

BZN7:00 amBozeman Gallatin Field

14h 30m

1 stop

SJO10:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 29

SJO7:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 53m

1 stop

BZN10:02 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

$398

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American Airlines

Jan 16

BZN7:00 amBozeman Gallatin Field

14h 30m

1 stop

SJO10:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 29

SJO4:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 17m

2 stops

BZN1:19 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

$403

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Jan 21

BZN2:13 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

8h 30m

1 stop

SJO11:43 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 25

SJO2:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 56m

2 stops

BZN12:50 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

$408

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BozemanSan José

BZN - SJO

BZNSJO

Bozeman Gallatin Field

jue. 1/22

12:46 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/27

8:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops13h 48m

$362

BozemanSan José

BZN - SJO

BZNSJO

Bozeman Gallatin Field

dom. 1/18

4:16 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/27

6:30 am-9:33 pm

2 stops16h 03m

$394

BozemanSan José

BZN - SJO

BZNSJO

Bozeman Gallatin Field

vie. 1/16

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 1/29

7:09 am-10:02 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$398

MissoulaSan José

MSO - SJO

MSOSJO

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

mié. 1/21

7:00 am-11:43 pm

1 stop15h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/30

6:38 am-8:45 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$398

BozemanSan José

BZN - SJO

BZNSJO

Bozeman Gallatin Field

dom. 1/18

3:44 pm-8:32 am

1 stop15h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/27

9:40 am-2:42 pm

1 stop30h 02m

$399

BozemanSan José

BZN - SJO

BZNSJO

Bozeman Gallatin Field

vie. 1/16

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 1/29

4:02 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$403

BozemanLiberia

BZN - LIR

BZNLIR

Bozeman Gallatin Field

lun. 3/2

7:00 am-6:45 am

2 stops22h 45m

Liberia

jue. 3/5

8:05 am-11:56 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$425

BozemanLiberia

BZN - LIR

BZNLIR

Bozeman Gallatin Field

lun. 3/2

7:00 am-6:45 am

2 stops22h 45m

Liberia

jue. 3/5

8:05 am-10:53 am

2 stops27h 48m

$437

BozemanLiberia

BZN - LIR

BZNLIR

Bozeman Gallatin Field

dom. 4/19

11:55 am-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Liberia

mié. 4/29

1:25 pm-2:36 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$493

BozemanLiberia

BZN - LIR

BZNLIR

Bozeman Gallatin Field

vie. 4/17

6:40 pm-11:52 am

2 stops17h 12m

Liberia

vie. 5/1

1:25 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$513

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Montana. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $586. 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 Saturday because tickets tend to average around $873. 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 Montana to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $656. 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 $737. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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Fastest flight time	8h 25m
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The fastest flight from Montana to Costa Rica takes 8h 25m

There are no direct flights from Montana to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Montana to Costa Rica.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montana to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Montana to Costa Rica refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Montana to Costa Rica?
As of December 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Montana to Costa Rica.
How old do you have to be to fly from Montana to Costa Rica?
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 Montana 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.

Best airlines flying from Montana to Costa Rica

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $350	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $391	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,505 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $397	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,052 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $466	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,252 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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