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Cheap flights from Oakland, California to Costa Rica from $173

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9:17 pm - 1:50 pmOAK-SJO
14h 33m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 11:45 amSJO-OAK
21h 25m1 stop
$382Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 1
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5:40 am - 8:30 pmOAK-SJO
12h 50m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 10:00 pmSJO-OAK
9h 50m1 stop
$425Southwest
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
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6:45 pm - 6:35 pmOAK-LIR
21h 50m2 stops
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11:00 am - 8:43 amLIR-OAK
23h 43m2 stops
$429Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
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5:40 am - 8:30 pmOAK-SJO
12h 50m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 12:10 amSJO-OAK
12h 00m2 stops
$430Southwest
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
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9:17 pm - 1:50 pmOAK-SJO
14h 33m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 11:45 amSJO-OAK
21h 25m1 stop
$440Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
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10:30 am - 6:39 amOAK-LIR
18h 09m2 stops
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11:20 am - 9:46 amLIR-OAK
24h 26m2 stops
$443Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
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8:00 am - 11:00 pmOAK-SJO
13h 00m2 stops
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2:26 am - 7:14 pmSJO-OAK
18h 48m2 stops
$446Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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9:48 am - 12:38 amOAK-SJO
12h 50m2 stops
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1:55 am - 11:59 pmSJO-OAK
24h 04m2 stops
$457Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:15 pm - 8:25 pmOAK-SJO
20h 10m1 stop
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5:30 am - 7:01 pmSJO-OAK
15h 31m2 stops
$461Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 9
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5:25 am - 7:30 pmOAK-SJO
12h 05m2 stops
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9:40 am - 7:50 pmSJO-OAK
12h 10m2 stops
$464Southwest
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4

Alaska Airlines flights from Oakland, California to Costa Rica

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Oakland, California to Costa Rica flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Feb 17
OAK6:45 pmOakland
21h 50m
2 stops
LIR6:35 pmLiberia
Feb 19
LIR11:00 amLiberia
23h 43m
2 stops
OAK8:43 amOakland
$429
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 10
OAK10:30 amOakland
18h 09m
2 stops
LIR6:39 amLiberia
Jan 14
LIR11:20 amLiberia
24h 26m
2 stops
OAK9:46 amOakland
$443
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Alaska Airlines
Feb 24
OAK8:00 amOakland
13h 00m
2 stops
SJO11:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 3
SJO2:26 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 48m
2 stops
OAK7:14 pmOakland
$446
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Southwest flights from Oakland, California to Costa Rica

Our best Southwest deals on Oakland, California to Costa Rica flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 6
OAK5:40 amOakland
12h 50m
1 stop
SJO8:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 13
SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 50m
1 stop
OAK10:00 pmOakland
$425
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Southwest
Nov 6
OAK5:40 amOakland
12h 50m
1 stop
SJO8:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 13
SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 00m
2 stops
OAK12:10 amOakland
$430
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Southwest
Feb 24
OAK5:25 amOakland
12h 05m
2 stops
SJO7:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 4
SJO9:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
OAK7:50 pmOakland
$464
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OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Mon 11/17

9:17 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

4:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

$382

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Thu 11/6

5:40 am-8:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

2:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$425

OaklandLiberia

OAK - LIR

OAKLIR

Oakland

Tue 2/17

6:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Liberia

Thu 2/19

11:00 am-8:43 am

2 stops23h 43m

$429

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Thu 11/6

5:40 am-8:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

2:10 pm-12:10 am

2 stops12h 00m

$430

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 2/24

9:17 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

4:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

$440

OaklandLiberia

OAK - LIR

OAKLIR

Oakland

Sat 1/10

10:30 am-6:39 am

2 stops18h 09m

Liberia

Wed 1/14

11:20 am-9:46 am

2 stops24h 26m

$443

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 2/24

8:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

2:26 am-7:14 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$446

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 11/5

9:48 am-12:38 am

2 stops12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

1:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$457

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 2/4

10:15 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

5:30 am-7:01 pm

2 stops15h 31m

$461

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 2/24

5:25 am-7:30 pm

2 stops12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

9:40 am-7:50 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$464

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Oakland, California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $327, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in January, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Oakland, California to Costa Rica during November average around $468.

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 Oakland, California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $468. 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 $710. 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?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Oakland, California to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $454. Flying to Costa Rica in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $554. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Oakland 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 Oakland Airport 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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AviancaPriceFrom $344Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,447 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $468Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,236 reviews
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