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Recent flights found to popular cities in Costa Rica

Find flights to these popular cities in Costa Rica from your nearest airport.

Costa Rica flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Costa Rica are:
£88 per person with Wingo
£94 per person with Volaris
£96 per person with Avianca
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What are the most popular cities to visit in Costa Rica?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Costa Rica. The most popular city to travel to in Costa Rica is San José, San José Province, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 92% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Costa Rica are Liberia and Limon.

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

The average flight duration from United Kingdom to Costa Rica depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from London Heathrow to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 14h 55m on average, while flying from Manchester to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 15h 33m on average. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular airport in Costa Rica.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

You can find flights to Costa Rica from 21 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with United Airlines, British Airways or TUI Airways as these are the most popular among our users. United Airlines is the most favoured with 39% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

Cheapest flights to cities in Costa Rica

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Costa Rica from United Kingdom
San José
San José

Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£252

Best Round-Trip Price

£511

Fastest flight time

16h 56m

Operated By

4 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £252 (London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £511 (London Heathrow to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from United Kingdom takes 16h 56m (London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
There are 4 airlines operating flights to Costa Rica, including JetBlue, Air Canada and Air France.

Useful information for your flight to Costa Rica

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What popular landmarks are in Costa Rica?

What is the best airport to land at to visit Playa Santa Teresa?

When visiting Playa Santa Teresa in Santa Teresa, the closest airport is Cobano Airport.

What is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to?

How much are flights to Costa Rica?

Flights to Costa Rica can be found for as cheap as £429 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Costa Rica for around £1,082 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to Costa Rica, then you should consider booking if you find anything for £1,024 or less.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica?

Flying to Costa Rica on a Monday or Tuesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Costa Rica is on a Sunday.

Where is it cheapest to fly into Costa Rica?

When travelling to Costa Rica, Liberia airport in Liberia offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of £429, while the second most affordable option is San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport with an average airfare of £669 for San José.

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

Prices for flights to Costa Rica were last updated today.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Costa Rica?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

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

All flight searches to Costa Rica on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Costa Rica?

Once all potential Costa Rica flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Costa Rica right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Costa Rica and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.


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Cheapest flight routes to Costa Rica

These routes have the cheapest flights to Costa Rica found by momondo users in United Kingdom
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
ManchesterSan José15h 33m£519
LondonSan José15h 35m£519
BirminghamSan José17h 55m£541
LondonLiberia26h 48m£573
SouthamptonSan José18h 38m£616
LeedsSan José17h 35m£664
EdinburghSan José15h 08m£667
LeedsLiberia49h 23m£701
EdinburghLiberia60h 43m£711
AberdeenSan José21h 08m£734
SouthamptonLiberia47h 03m£737
CardiffSan José16h 08m£776
GlasgowSan José36h 38m£800
Newcastle upon TyneSan José33h 46m£802
ManchesterLiberia50h 07m£990
GlasgowLiberia46h 13m£1,411