Cheap flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica from $138

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11:40 am - 11:55 amSFO-SJO
23h 15m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:40 pmSJO-SFO
11h 40m1 stop
$276JetBlue
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
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10:44 am - 11:55 amSFO-SJO
24h 11m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-SFO
11h 10m1 stop
$293JetBlue
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
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11:40 am - 11:55 amSFO-SJO
23h 15m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:40 pmSJO-SFO
11h 40m1 stop
$295JetBlue
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Fri, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 21
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10:50 am - 11:55 amSFO-SJO
24h 05m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-SFO
11h 10m1 stop
$297JetBlue
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
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6:00 am - 5:28 pmSFO-LIR
10h 28m1 stop
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12:17 pm - 11:58 pmLIR-SFO
12h 41m1 stop
$372Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 29
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5:50 am - 6:20 amSFO-LIR
23h 30m1 stop
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11:20 am - 11:59 pmLIR-SFO
13h 39m1 stop
$376Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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1:28 am - 6:59 pmSFO-SJO
16h 31m1 stop
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10:05 am - 11:40 pmSJO-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
$413Copa Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 16
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1:30 am - 4:52 pmSFO-SJO
14h 22m2 stops
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8:11 am - 11:25 pmSJO-SFO
16h 14m1 stop
$418Copa Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
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1:30 am - 7:34 amSFO-SJO
29h 04m1 stop
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11:27 am - 9:32 pmSJO-SFO
35h 05m2 stops
Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 20
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8:53 pm - 10:32 amSFO-SJO
12h 39m1 stop
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11:27 am - 9:32 pmSJO-SFO
35h 05m2 stops
Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20

JetBlue flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

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JetBlue
Aug 13
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 20
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
JetBlue
Sep 3
SFO10:44 amSan Francisco
24h 11m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 8
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
JetBlue
Aug 15
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 21
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

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Copa Airlines
Sep 30
SFO1:28 amSan Francisco
16h 31m
1 stop
SJO6:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 16
SJO10:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Sep 17
SFO1:30 amSan Francisco
14h 22m
2 stops
SJO4:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 22
SJO8:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 14m
1 stop
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Sep 6
SFO1:30 amSan Francisco
29h 49m
1 stop
SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 16
SJO5:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 31m
1 stop
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from San Francisco is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $495, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in August, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Costa Rica during October average around $511.

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 San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $713. 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 Thursday because tickets tend to average around $763. 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 San Francisco to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $486. 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 evening, with an average ticket price of $743. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $606 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco for as low as $556 on momondo.

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

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

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Costa Rica flight.

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Best Price Found

$138

Fastest flight time

6h 16m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $138. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $276.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica takes 6h 16m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Costa Rica every day.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

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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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica

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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $344Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,483 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $363Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,381 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $378Free CancellationRating
7.3
2,909 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $403Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $419Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,239 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $473Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $493Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,959 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $610Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,864 reviews
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,715 reviews
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