What airlines fly to Costa Rica?

American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Virginia according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Virginia to Costa Rica?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Virginia you fly out of and what airport in Costa Rica you fly into. For example, flying from Richmond to San José takes 8h on average. On the other hand, flying from Roanoke to San José takes 14h 48m 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 is the cheapest airline that flies from Virginia to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Virginia to Costa Rica

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

Prices for flights from Virginia to Costa Rica refresh daily.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Virginia to Costa Rica as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia 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 Virginia 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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8:12 pm - 1:18 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LIR Liberia

19h 06m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

12:37 pm - 10:09 amLIR Liberia-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 32m2 stops Charlotte Douglas New York LaGuardia

$363American Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 18

6:54 pm - 12:12 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LIR Liberia

18h 18m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami

1:15 pm - 10:13 amLIR Liberia-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 58m2 stops Miami New York LaGuardia

$363American Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 25

3:00 pm - 10:15 pmORF Norfolk-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 6:12 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ORF Norfolk

10h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$378Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

5:30 am - 12:45 pmORF Norfolk-LIR Liberia

8h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:25 pm - 12:14 amLIR Liberia-ORF Norfolk

7h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$402Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 10

6:15 am - 12:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:45 am - 10:15 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$426United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:00 am - 12:22 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:28 pm - 10:09 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 41m1 stop Newark

$442United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

7:09 pm - 12:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LIR Liberia

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:17 pm - 11:12 amLIR Liberia-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$447GOL

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27

8:09 pm - 12:12 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LIR Liberia

17h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:17 pm - 11:12 amLIR Liberia-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$447GOL

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27

6:15 am - 12:58 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LIR Liberia

8h 43m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:05 pm - 11:19 pmLIR Liberia-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 14m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$656JetBlue

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22

6:30 am - 2:04 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LIR Liberia

8h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

4:40 pm - 7:52 amLIR Liberia-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 12m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$770JetBlue

Wed, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 20

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6:49 am - 7:37 pmROA Roanoke-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 am - 11:44 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROA Roanoke

13h 49m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$539United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

6:15 am - 7:37 pmORF Norfolk-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 22m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 am - 9:42 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ORF Norfolk

23h 47m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$557United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7

7:31 am - 8:07 pmORF Norfolk-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 36m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

6:00 am - 11:36 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ORF Norfolk

15h 36m1 stop Miami

$560American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9

7:23 pm - 11:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 36m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

2:57 pm - 12:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 42m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

$572American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 11:54 amCHO Charlottesville Albemarle-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:19 pm - 1:56 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle

22h 37m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

$595Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

11:35 am - 11:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

8:55 am - 8:13 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

21h 18m1 stop Tampa

$660Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

11:35 am - 11:45 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 10m3 stops Boston Logan Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:05 am - 9:42 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 37m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Boston Logan Intl

$670Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

6:40 am - 11:54 amORF Norfolk-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 12:06 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ORF Norfolk

8h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$814Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

6:30 am - 7:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 11:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 55m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington

$908Southwest

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 5

6:30 am - 7:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 11:00 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 00m1 stop Orlando

$908Southwest

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 5

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Nov 12

ORF3:00 pmNorfolk

8h 15m

1 stop

SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 19

SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 12m

1 stop

ORF6:12 pmNorfolk

$378

Delta

Feb 22

RIC5:40 amRichmond Byrd Intl

9h 30m

1 stop

LIR2:10 pmLiberia

Feb 27

LIR3:25 pmLiberia

7h 47m

1 stop

RIC12:12 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$466

Delta

Feb 4

ORF6:55 amNorfolk

6h 50m

1 stop

LIR12:45 pmLiberia

Feb 11

LIR3:25 pmLiberia

7h 41m

1 stop

ORF12:06 amNorfolk

$493

United Airlines flights from Virginia to Costa Rica

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Oct 31

RIC6:15 amRichmond Byrd Intl

7h 45m

1 stop

SJO12:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 7

SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 30m

1 stop

RIC10:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$426

United Airlines

Oct 27

RIC6:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

8h 22m

1 stop

SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 3

SJO11:28 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 41m

1 stop

RIC10:09 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$442

United Airlines

Feb 23

CHO6:00 amCharlottesville Albemarle

14h 53m

1 stop

SJO7:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mar 9

SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 11m

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CHO12:36 amCharlottesville Albemarle

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Mon 3/15

8:12 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops19h 06m

Liberia

Thu 3/18

12:37 pm-10:09 am

2 stops19h 32m

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LIR Liberia

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/21

6:54 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops18h 18m

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Thu 2/25

1:15 pm-10:13 am

2 stops19h 58m

$363

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ORF Norfolk - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Norfolk

Thu 11/12

3:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-6:12 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$378

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ORF Norfolk - LIR Liberia

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Mon 2/1

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Liberia

Wed 2/10

3:25 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 49m

$402

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/31

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

8:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$426

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/27

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

11:28 pm-10:09 am

1 stop9h 41m

$442

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LIR Liberia

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/20

7:09 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop18h 39m

Liberia

Sat 2/27

3:17 pm-11:12 am

2 stops18h 55m

$447

RichmondLiberia

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LIR Liberia

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/20

8:09 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops17h 03m

Liberia

Sat 2/27

3:17 pm-11:12 am

2 stops18h 55m

$447

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LIR Liberia

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/19

6:15 am-12:58 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Liberia

Thu 10/22

2:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$656

RichmondLiberia

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LIR Liberia

RICLIR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/16

6:30 am-2:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Liberia

Sun 12/20

4:40 pm-7:52 am

1 stop14h 12m

$770

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Virginia is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $421, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in October, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Virginia to Costa Rica during January average around $518.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Virginia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $571 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Virginia for as low as $436 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$175
Fastest flight time	4h 59m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Virginia in the past 72 hours is $175. The best round-trip flight deal from Virginia to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $363.

The fastest flight from Virginia to Costa Rica takes 4h 59m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Virginia to Costa Rica refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to Costa Rica?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Virginia to Costa Rica as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia 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 Virginia 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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Delta	PriceFrom $132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,611 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,251 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $249	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,099 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $261	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,040 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $446	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,201 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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Flights from Virginia to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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