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 11h 30m on average, while flying from Manchester to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 17h on average. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular airport in Costa Rica.

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, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 94% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Costa Rica are Liberia and Limon.

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines

25 Oct

MAN

54h 15m

2 stops

SJO

7 Nov

SJO

22h 45m

2 stops

MAN

£638

Air France

14 Sept

MAN

18h 10m

1 stop

SJO

28 Sept

SJO

20h 15m

1 stop

MAN

£643

Multiple Airlines

25 Oct

MAN

33h 40m

1 stop

SJO

7 Nov

SJO

18h 20m

1 stop

MAN

£649

KLM

10 Sept

MAN

17h 25m

1 stop

SJO

26 Sept

SJO

20h 35m

1 stop

MAN

£650

Multiple Airlines

5 Nov

MAN

19h 25m

2 stops

SJO

16 Nov

SJO

29h 45m

2 stops

MAN

£657

Air Canada

5 Nov

MAN

17h 00m

1 stop

SJO

16 Nov

SJO

17h 55m

1 stop

MAN

£659

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

MAN

28h 05m

1 stop

SJO

17 Nov

SJO

15h 45m

1 stop

MAN

£661

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

MAN

19h 25m

2 stops

SJO

17 Nov

SJO

19h 45m

1 stop

MAN

£662

Multiple Airlines

5 Nov

MAN

19h 25m

2 stops

SJO

16 Nov

SJO

17h 55m

1 stop

MAN

£664

Multiple Airlines

24 Sept

MAN

26h 25m

1 stop

SJO

29 Sept

SJO

16h 20m

1 stop

MAN

£665

Multiple Airlines

21 Oct

LHR

18h 40m

2 stops

SJO

3 Nov

SJO

22h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£667

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

MAN

19h 25m

2 stops

SJO

17 Nov

SJO

25h 30m

2 stops

MAN

£667

Flights to Liberia

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WestJet

12 Sept

LHR

23h 15m

1 stop

LIR

11 Oct

LIR

21h 50m

1 stop

LHR

£653

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

MAN

35h 05m

2 stops

LIR

17 Nov

LIR

35h 00m

2 stops

MAN

£658

Multiple Airlines

5 Jan

MAN

35h 05m

2 stops

LIR

26 Jan

LIR

35h 00m

2 stops

MAN

£659

Multiple Airlines

9 Nov

LHR

18h 25m

2 stops

LIR

15 Nov

LIR

35h 20m

1 stop

LHR

£665

Air Canada

9 Nov

LHR

31h 20m

1 stop

LIR

15 Nov

LIR

35h 20m

1 stop

LHR

£670

Air Canada

5 Jan

MAN

32h 40m

1 stop

LIR

26 Jan

LIR

35h 30m

1 stop

MAN

£671

Multiple Airlines

9 Nov

LGW

35h 45m

2 stops

LIR

30 Nov

LIR

44h 40m

2 stops

LGW

£673

Air Canada

19 Jan

LHR

31h 20m

1 stop

LIR

9 Feb

LIR

33h 50m

1 stop

LHR

£677

Air Canada

28 Dec

LHR

31h 20m

1 stop

LIR

6 Jan

LIR

14h 10m

1 stop

LHR

£678

Air Canada

6 Nov

MAN

38h 10m

2 stops

LIR

17 Nov

LIR

35h 30m

1 stop

MAN

£679

American Airlines

10 Sept

LGW

33h 33m

2 stops

LIR

30 Sept

LIR

33h 03m

2 stops

LGW

£679

Air Canada

6 Nov

MAN

38h 10m

2 stops

LIR

17 Nov

LIR

35h 30m

1 stop

MAN

£681

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17:15 - 17:30

MAN

SJO

54h 15m

2 stops

18:20 - 23:05

SJO

MAN

22h 45m

2 stops

£638Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

05:50 - 17:00

MAN

SJO

18h 10m

1 stop

19:05 - 22:20

SJO

MAN

20h 15m

1 stop

£643Air France

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:50 - 17:30

MAN

SJO

33h 40m

1 stop

18:20 - 18:40

SJO

MAN

18h 20m

1 stop

£649Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

05:55 - 16:20

MAN

SJO

17h 25m

1 stop

18:25 - 22:00

SJO

MAN

20h 35m

1 stop

£650KLM

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

11:30 - 22:30

MAN

SJO

17h 00m

1 stop

08:45 - 08:40

SJO

MAN

17h 55m

1 stop

£659Air Canada

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

20:45 - 17:30

MAN

SJO

26h 45m

1 stop

19:30 - 20:00

SJO

MAN

18h 30m

1 stop

£665KLM

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

08:40 - 20:20

LHR

SJO

18h 40m

2 stops

08:45 - 11:20

SJO

LHR

20h 35m

1 stop

£667Air Canada

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

17:10 - 23:50

LHR

SJO

36h 40m

2 stops

09:20 - 21:00

SJO

LHR

29h 40m

2 stops

£678SWISS

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 6 Jan

17:10 - 23:50

LHR

SJO

36h 40m

2 stops

09:20 - 21:00

SJO

LHR

29h 40m

2 stops

£678SWISS

Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

10:25 - 17:00

LGW

SJO

13h 35m

1 stop

19:05 - 16:00

SJO

LGW

13h 55m

1 stop

£685Air France

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 25/10

17:15-17:30

2 stops54h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

18:20-23:05

2 stops22h 45m

£638

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 14/9

05:50-17:00

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

19:05-22:20

1 stop20h 15m

£643

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 25/10

13:50-17:30

1 stop33h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

18:20-18:40

1 stop18h 20m

£649

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 10/9

05:55-16:20

1 stop17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/9

18:25-22:00

1 stop20h 35m

£650

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 5/11

11:30-22:30

1 stop17h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

08:45-08:40

1 stop17h 55m

£659

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 25/10

20:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

19:30-20:00

1 stop18h 30m

£665

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

08:40-20:20

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

08:45-11:20

1 stop20h 35m

£667

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

17:10-23:50

2 stops36h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

09:20-21:00

2 stops29h 40m

£678

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

17:10-23:50

2 stops36h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

09:20-21:00

2 stops29h 40m

£678

Fastest return journey

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

10:25-17:00

1 stop13h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

19:05-16:00

1 stop13h 55m

£685

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What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Costa Rica are:
£89 per person with Avianca
£156 per person with American Airlines
£161 per person with SANSA

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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£280
Best Round-Trip Price	£638
Fastest flight time	16h 14m

The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £280 (London Luton to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The best return flight price to Costa Rica from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £638 (Manchester to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from United Kingdom takes 16h 14m (Glasgow Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Costa Rica

What is the best airport to land at to visit Children's Museum?

When visiting Children's Museum in San José, the closest airport is San José Airport.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

You can find flights to Costa Rica from 12 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with United Airlines, Air Canada or British Airways as these are the most popular among our users. United Airlines is the most favoured with 36% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

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

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Costa Rica, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport, which services San José and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 89% of momondo travellers booking flights to Costa Rica chose to fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

How much are flights to Costa Rica?

Flights to Costa Rica can be found for as cheap as £609 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Costa Rica for around £938 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 £718 or less.

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

Flying to Costa Rica on a Monday or Sunday 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 Saturday.

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

Prices for flights to Costa Rica were last updated today.

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

As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to Costa Rica.

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.