Flights to Costa Rica

£480 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 22/9. 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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Flights to San José, San José Province

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Multiple Airlines
22 Sept
LGW
19h 40m
1 stop
SJO
27 Sept
SJO
15h 10m
1 stop
LGW
Multiple Airlines
31 Aug
LGW
19h 40m
1 stop
SJO
8 Sept
SJO
15h 05m
1 stop
LGW
Multiple Airlines
6 Sept
LGW
19h 40m
1 stop
SJO
20 Sept
SJO
15h 10m
1 stop
LGW
JetBlue
11 Nov
LHR
16h 34m
1 stop
SJO
18 Nov
SJO
14h 46m
1 stop
LHR
JetBlue
18 Nov
LHR
21h 29m
1 stop
SJO
25 Nov
SJO
14h 46m
1 stop
LHR
Multiple Airlines
30 Aug
LGW
19h 40m
1 stop
SJO
5 Sept
SJO
15h 10m
1 stop
LGW
Icelandair
5 Sept
LGW
31h 52m
2 stops
SJO
16 Sept
SJO
37h 35m
2 stops
LGW
Icelandair
7 Sept
LGW
30h 45m
2 stops
SJO
14 Sept
SJO
36h 28m
2 stops
LGW
Multiple Airlines
25 Sept
LGW
30h 59m
2 stops
SJO
10 Oct
SJO
19h 30m
1 stop
LGW
JetBlue
28 Oct
LHR
20h 29m
1 stop
SJO
3 Nov
SJO
14h 46m
1 stop
LHR
JetBlue
18 Nov
LHR
21h 29m
1 stop
SJO
3 Dec
SJO
14h 46m
1 stop
LHR
JetBlue
18 Nov
LHR
16h 34m
1 stop
SJO
9 Dec
SJO
14h 46m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
25 Jun
LHR
31h 30m
2 stops
LIR
1 Jul
LIR
33h 15m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
29 Jun
LHR
32h 30m
2 stops
LIR
11 Jul
LIR
33h 15m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
10 Jul
LHR
28h 55m
2 stops
LIR
24 Jul
LIR
17h 30m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
1 Aug
LHR
34h 23m
1 stop
LIR
20 Aug
LIR
15h 15m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
28 Jul
LHR
24h 20m
2 stops
LIR
4 Aug
LIR
25h 51m
2 stops
LHR
United Airlines
18 Jul
LHR
24h 45m
2 stops
LIR
27 Jul
LIR
22h 35m
2 stops
LHR
United Airlines
24 Jul
LHR
23h 44m
1 stop
LIR
24 Aug
LIR
15h 15m
1 stop
LHR
Air Canada
28 Jul
LHR
23h 44m
1 stop
LIR
4 Aug
LIR
17h 30m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
9 Jul
LHR
28h 43m
2 stops
LIR
24 Jul
LIR
20h 35m
2 stops
LHR
United Airlines
3 Aug
LHR
27h 20m
1 stop
LIR
21 Aug
LIR
15h 15m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
27 Jul
LHR
25h 30m
2 stops
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
17h 31m
1 stop
LHR
United Airlines
27 Jul
LHR
31h 35m
1 stop
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
22h 35m
2 stops
LHR

Find the cheapest flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica

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10:00 - 22:40LGW-SJO
19h 40m1 stop
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08:50 - 07:00SJO-LGW
15h 10m1 stop
Mon, 22 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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10:00 - 22:40LGW-SJO
19h 40m1 stop
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08:50 - 06:55SJO-LGW
15h 05m1 stop
Sun, 31 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Air Canada Logo
08:55 - 23:15LHR-SJO
20h 20m2 stops
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08:55 - 11:20SJO-LHR
20h 25m1 stop
£545Air Canada
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Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Air Canada Logo
08:55 - 23:15LHR-SJO
20h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:55 - 11:20SJO-LHR
20h 25m1 stop
£547Air Canada
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Tue, 4 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
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07:30 - 17:35LHR-SJO
17h 05m1 stop
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19:25 - 18:40SJO-LHR
16h 15m1 stop
£575Lufthansa
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
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15:15 - 11:48LHR-SJO
27h 33m1 stop
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20:35 - 17:00SJO-LHR
14h 25m1 stop
£587KLM
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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20:55 - 17:10LHR-SJO
27h 15m2 stops
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13:13 - 17:35SJO-LHR
21h 22m2 stops
£590KLM
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
United Airlines Logo
12:30 - 13:15EDI-SJO
54h 45m2 stops
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08:45 - 10:30SJO-EDI
19h 45m2 stops
£601United Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
United Airlines Logo
12:30 - 19:37EDI-SJO
38h 07m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 08:25SJO-EDI
35h 55m2 stops
£603United Airlines
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Tue, 14 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
06:50 - 17:35MAN-SJO
17h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 23:05SJO-MAN
25h 25m3 stops
£658Lufthansa
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Tue, 2 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep

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What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Costa Rica are:
£94 per person with Volaris
£103 per person with Avianca
£106 per person with SANSA
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Cheapest flights to cities in Costa Rica

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San José

Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£233

Best Round-Trip Price

£480

Fastest flight time

18h 53m

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July
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £233 (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 £480 (London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from United Kingdom takes 18h 53m (London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
July has the highest demand for flights to Costa Rica, with a 11% price increase on average.

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 Arenal Volcano National Park?

When visiting Arenal Volcano National Park in La Fortuna, the closest airport is La Fortuna Airport.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

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 £519 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Costa Rica for around £2,296 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 £2,003 or less.

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

Flying to Costa Rica on a Monday or Wednesday 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.

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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 José11h 40m£480
Newcastle upon TyneSan José30h 35m£579
EdinburghSan José16h 28m£591
ManchesterSan José16h 15m£598
LondonLiberia24h 20m£603
BirminghamSan José25h 10m£613
GlasgowSan José17h 50m£672
AberdeenSan José38h 00m£803
SouthamptonSan José30h 00m£927
ManchesterLiberia30h 25m£931
LeedsSan José19h 28m£997
SouthamptonLiberia49h 25m£1,045
LeedsLiberia32h 55m£1,092
GlasgowLiberia34h 49m£1,351
CardiffSan José33h 10m£2,086
EdinburghLiberia36h 23m£3,027