Cheap flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica from $81

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Flight information for San Francisco to Costa Rica

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Best Price Found

$81

Fastest flight time

6h 10m

Direct flights

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Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $81. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $217.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica takes 6h 10m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Costa Rica on Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

Frontier. Aeromexico, American Airlines, and Avianca are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Costa Rica

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

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

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Costa Rica flight.

Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica by changing tabs
Frontier
Nov 30
SFO12:17 pmSan Francisco
13h 48m
1 stop
SJO1:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 4
SJO5:18 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:43 pmSan Francisco
Avianca
Feb 13
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
11h 55m
1 stop
SJO7:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 27
SJO8:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
1 stop
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Oct 10
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
16h 46m
1 stop
SJO12:11 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 25
SJO7:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 58m
1 stop
SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Oct 20
SFO6:38 pmSan Francisco
13h 32m
1 stop
SJO6:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 27
SJO8:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 34m
1 stop
SFO9:39 amSan Francisco
JetBlue
Oct 21
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
13h 30m
1 stop
SJO4:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 30
SJO6:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
American Airlines
Oct 26
SFO1:50 amSan Francisco
12h 57m
2 stops
SJO12:47 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 3
SJO8:23 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 31m
1 stop
SFO7:54 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica, view some of our deals below provided by Avianca, Frontier and United Airlines
Frontier
Oct 27
SFO6:38 pmSan Francisco
13h 55m
1 stop
SJO6:33 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 28
SFO6:38 pmSan Francisco
37h 05m
2 stops
SJO5:43 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Avianca
Oct 10
SFO10:10 amSan Francisco
7h 55m
1 stop
SJO4:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Search last-minute flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica
Multiple Airlines
Sep 26
SFO10:10 amSan Francisco
16h 06m
1 stop
SJO12:16 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 4
SJO1:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
Avianca
Oct 1
SFO10:10 amSan Francisco
20h 15m
2 stops
SJO4:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 8
SJO4:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 25m
2 stops
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Sep 28
SFO3:46 amSan Francisco
9h 25m
1 stop
SJO11:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 5
SJO2:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 54m
1 stop
SFO7:54 pmSan Francisco
Aeromexico
Oct 1
SFO7:53 pmSan Francisco
22h 46m
1 stop
SJO4:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 8
SJO3:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 49m
1 stop
SFO6:19 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Sep 29
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco
29h 39m
1 stop
SJO12:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 6
SJO1:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 38m
1 stop
SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Oct 1
SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco
10h 20m
1 stop
LIR5:10 amLiberia
Oct 14
LIR9:14 amLiberia
11h 45m
1 stop
SFO8:59 pmSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $132Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,041 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
6.9
1,102 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $286Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,995 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $313Free CancellationRating
7.0
396 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $373Free CancellationRating
7.4
459 reviews
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $380Free CancellationRating
7.6
284 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $400Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,711 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $416Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,884 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $475Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $661Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,044 reviews
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Frontier flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Costa Rica flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 30
SFO12:17 pmSan Francisco
13h 48m
1 stop
SJO1:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 4
SJO5:18 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:43 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Jan 12
SFO3:47 amSan Francisco
23h 03m
1 stop
SJO1:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 25
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 48m
2 stops
SFO7:48 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Jan 17
SFO3:47 amSan Francisco
23h 03m
1 stop
SJO1:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 21
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 48m
2 stops
SFO7:48 amSan Francisco

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Francisco to Costa Rica flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Oct 10
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
16h 46m
1 stop
SJO12:11 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 25
SJO7:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 58m
1 stop
SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Oct 10
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
16h 46m
1 stop
SJO12:11 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 16
SJO4:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 27m
2 stops
SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Oct 18
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
13h 49m
1 stop
SJO9:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 29
SJO7:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 58m
1 stop
SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Costa Rica?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Costa Rica are updated daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco 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.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Costa Rica

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Los Angeles to San José, San José Province Flights
Fastest flight time5h 39m
Cheapest price$213
San Francisco to San José, San José Province Flights
Fastest flight time9h 25m
Cheapest price$217
San Jose to San José, San José Province Flights
Fastest flight time9h 11m
Cheapest price$344
Reno to San José, San José Province Flights
Fastest flight time14h 01m
Cheapest price$348

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco.

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