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£505 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Costa Rica departing on 12/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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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.

Flights to San José, San José Province

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Icelandair
12 Nov
LHR
20h 34m
1 stop
SJO
26 Nov
SJO
14h 46m
1 stop
LHR
Icelandair
10 Sept
LGW
54h 25m
2 stops
SJO
1 Oct
SJO
35h 00m
2 stops
LGW
JetBlue
29 Oct
LHR
20h 34m
1 stop
SJO
12 Nov
SJO
14h 46m
1 stop
LHR
Icelandair
27 Sept
LHR
43h 23m
2 stops
SJO
24 Dec
SJO
15h 39m
1 stop
LHR
KLM
1 Nov
LHR
27h 23m
1 stop
SJO
15 Nov
SJO
16h 05m
2 stops
LHR
Air France
17 Sept
LHR
28h 10m
1 stop
SJO
9 Oct
SJO
14h 35m
1 stop
LHR
Air France
10 Sept
LHR
28h 10m
1 stop
SJO
1 Oct
SJO
16h 57m
1 stop
LHR
KLM
16 Oct
LHR
28h 58m
1 stop
SJO
25 Oct
SJO
16h 57m
1 stop
LHR
KLM
31 Oct
LHR
25h 43m
1 stop
SJO
14 Nov
SJO
15h 22m
1 stop
LHR
Air France
28 Oct
LHR
28h 20m
1 stop
SJO
12 Nov
SJO
16h 10m
1 stop
LHR
Icelandair
6 Sept
LGW
17h 18m
1 stop
SJO
22 Sept
SJO
26h 55m
1 stop
LGW
Icelandair
27 Sept
LHR
20h 23m
1 stop
SJO
24 Dec
SJO
15h 39m
1 stop
LHR
KLM
11 Sept
LHR
26h 52m
1 stop
LIR
25 Sept
LIR
17h 03m
1 stop
LHR
KLM
24 Oct
LHR
26h 49m
1 stop
LIR
14 Nov
LIR
19h 57m
2 stops
LHR
KLM
11 Sept
LHR
26h 52m
1 stop
LIR
25 Sept
LIR
21h 23m
2 stops
LHR
Multiple Airlines
8 Oct
LHR
32h 40m
2 stops
LIR
22 Oct
LIR
15h 10m
1 stop
LHR
Multiple Airlines
8 Oct
LHR
32h 40m
3 stops
LIR
22 Oct
LIR
15h 10m
1 stop
LHR
Multiple Airlines
8 Oct
LHR
32h 35m
1 stop
LIR
22 Oct
LIR
15h 10m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
16 Dec
LHR
30h 23m
1 stop
LIR
22 Jan
LIR
14h 51m
1 stop
LHR
Multiple Airlines
8 Oct
LHR
30h 00m
3 stops
LIR
22 Oct
LIR
40h 20m
2 stops
LHR
Lufthansa
16 Dec
LHR
25h 44m
1 stop
LIR
22 Jan
LIR
16h 40m
1 stop
LHR
KLM
19 Nov
EDI
36h 58m
2 stops
LIR
26 Nov
LIR
20h 07m
2 stops
EDI
Delta
18 Nov
LHR
27h 08m
2 stops
LIR
22 Nov
LIR
23h 47m
2 stops
LHR
KLM
11 Sept
LCY
49h 37m
2 stops
LIR
25 Sept
LIR
24h 03m
2 stops
LCY

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United Airlines
2 Aug
LHR08:30London Heathrow
34h 23m
1 stop
LIR11:53Liberia
16 Aug
LIR13:14Liberia
33h 41m
2 stops
LHR05:55London Heathrow
Lufthansa
2 Aug
LHR08:00London Heathrow
19h 19m
1 stop
SJO20:19San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12 Aug
SJO05:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
LHR07:40London Heathrow
Air Canada
1 Aug
LHR18:00London Heathrow
32h 15m
2 stops
SJO19:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19 Aug
SJO08:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 15m
1 stop
LHR06:30London Heathrow
SWISS
3 Aug
LHR20:05London Heathrow
24h 10m
1 stop
SJO13:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18 Aug
SJO14:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 30m
2 stops
LHR16:20London Heathrow
Delta
4 Aug
LHR20:05London Heathrow
22h 38m
2 stops
SJO11:43San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17 Aug
SJO13:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 37m
2 stops
LHR06:45London Heathrow
Air France
4 Aug
LHR19:45London Heathrow
28h 10m
1 stop
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10 Aug
SJO19:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow

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British Airways
31 Oct
LGW11:05London Gatwick
11h 40m
SJO16:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Nov
SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
LGW10:55London Gatwick
British Airways
29 Oct
LGW11:05London Gatwick
11h 40m
SJO16:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12 Nov
SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
LGW10:55London Gatwick
British Airways
11 Jan
LGW11:05London Gatwick
11h 40m
SJO16:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Jan
SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
LGW10:55London Gatwick
British Airways
2 Nov
LGW11:05London Gatwick
11h 40m
SJO16:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19 Nov
SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
LGW10:55London Gatwick
British Airways
12 Nov
LGW11:05London Gatwick
11h 40m
SJO16:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26 Nov
SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
LGW10:55London Gatwick
British Airways
9 Jan
LGW11:05London Gatwick
11h 40m
SJO16:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Jan
SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
LGW10:55London Gatwick

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:
£48 per person with Spirit Airlines
£84 per person with Wingo
£88 per person with Volaris
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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 15h 56m on average, while flying from Manchester to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 22h 31m 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 Air Canada as these are the most popular among our users. United Airlines is the most favoured with 37% 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

£266

Best Round-Trip Price

£505

Fastest flight time

20h 15m

Operated By

5 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £266 (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 £505 (London Heathrow to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from United Kingdom takes 20h 15m (London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
There are 5 airlines operating flights to Costa Rica, including JetBlue, Air Canada and Air France.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Costa Rica

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 £532 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Costa Rica for around £917 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 £840 or less.

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

Flying to Costa Rica on a Tuesday or Monday 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.

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?

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
LondonSan José15h 56m£505
ManchesterSan José22h 31m£519
LondonLiberia24h 58m£540
BirminghamSan José17h 40m£578
Newcastle upon TyneSan José27h 29m£585
EdinburghSan José17h 55m£596
GlasgowSan José29h 18m£612
SouthamptonSan José30h 45m£631
EdinburghLiberia36h 58m£660
GlasgowLiberia49h 28m£773
CardiffSan José16h 08m£879
ManchesterLiberia36h 44m£922
SouthamptonLiberia33h 13m£1,118
AberdeenSan José30h 35m£1,147
LeedsSan José41h 35m£1,505
LeedsLiberia34h 39m£1,770