Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Costa Rica flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 8% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Costa Rica on average per week?

As of December 2025, there are 36 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Costa Rica. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Costa Rica flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Costa Rica on average per day?

As of December 2025, 5 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Costa Rica each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 42% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Costa Rica

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Los Angeles and Costa Rica have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 96 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport 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.

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23:59 - 12:22

LAX

SJO

10h 23m1 stop

13:31 - 23:51

SJO

LAX

12h 20m1 stop

£243Spirit Airlines

fr., 23 jan. - fr., 20 feb.

19:07 - 12:22

LAX

SJO

15h 15m2 stops

13:31 - 23:51

SJO

LAX

12h 20m1 stop

£246Spirit Airlines

fr., 23 jan. - fr., 20 feb.

07:00 - 21:02

LAX

SJO

12h 02m1 stop

15:04 - 00:07

SJO

LAX

11h 03m1 stop

£249American Airlines

fr., 23 jan. - to., 19 feb.

10:25 - 18:01

LAX

LIR

5h 36mdirect

11:20 - 15:28

LIR

LAX

6h 08mdirect

£257Alaska Airlines

sø., 25 jan. - to., 29 jan.

00:55 - 11:24

LAX

LIR

8h 29m1 stop

14:20 - 23:33

LIR

LAX

11h 13m1 stop

£262United Airlines

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17:00 - 23:42

LAX

SJO

5h 42mdirect

00:20 - 06:00

SJO

LAX

6h 40mdirect

£264Alaska Airlines

ma., 23 mar. - on., 25 mar.

00:30 - 12:56

LAX

SJO

10h 26m1 stop

06:40 - 11:08

SJO

LAX

6h 28mdirect

£267United Airlines

on., 4 feb. - sø., 15 feb.

13:50 - 23:15

LAX

SJO

7h 25m1 stop

06:00 - 12:30

SJO

LAX

8h 30m1 stop

£273Avianca

ti., 3 feb. - ti., 17 feb.

23:20 - 11:25

LAX

SJO

10h 05m1 stop

05:00 - 11:35

SJO

LAX

8h 35m1 stop

£274Avianca

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23:45 - 23:43

LAX

SJO

21h 58m1 stop

07:45 - 09:02

SJO

LAX

27h 17m1 stop

£276American Airlines

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23 Jan

LAX23:59Los Angeles

10h 23m

1 stop

SJO12:22San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20 Feb

SJO13:31San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 20m

1 stop

LAX23:51Los Angeles

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23 Jan

LAX19:07Los Angeles

15h 15m

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SJO12:22San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20 Feb

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LAX23:51Los Angeles

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23 Jan

LAX19:07Los Angeles

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SJO12:22San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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SJO13:31San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 44m

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LAX08:15Los Angeles

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23 Jan

LAX07:00Los Angeles

12h 02m

1 stop

SJO21:02San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19 Feb

SJO15:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 03m

1 stop

LAX00:07Los Angeles

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3 Feb

LAX23:45Los Angeles

21h 58m

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SJO23:43San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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SJO07:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 17m

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LAX09:02Los Angeles

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19 Jan

LAX23:30Los Angeles

12h 24m

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SJO13:54San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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SJO00:31San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 35m

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23:59-12:22

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13:31-23:51

1 stop12h 20m

£243

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LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

fr. 23/1

19:07-12:22

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

fr. 20/2

13:31-23:51

1 stop12h 20m

£246

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

fr. 23/1

07:00-21:02

1 stop12h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

to. 19/2

15:04-00:07

1 stop11h 03m

£249

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LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

sø. 25/1

10:25-18:01

Nonstop5h 36m

Liberia

to. 29/1

11:20-15:28

Nonstop6h 08m

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LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

sø. 4/1

00:55-11:24

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

ti. 13/1

14:20-23:33

1 stop11h 13m

£262

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

ma. 23/3

17:00-23:42

Nonstop5h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

on. 25/3

00:20-06:00

Nonstop6h 40m

£264

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

on. 4/2

00:30-12:56

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sø. 15/2

06:40-11:08

Nonstop6h 28m

£267

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

ti. 3/2

13:50-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ti. 17/2

06:00-12:30

1 stop8h 30m

£273

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

ma. 16/2

23:20-11:25

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ma. 23/2

05:00-11:35

1 stop8h 35m

£274

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

ti. 3/2

23:45-23:43

1 stop21h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ti. 17/2

07:45-09:02

1 stop27h 17m

£276

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Los Angeles, with most prices found around £263. If you are unable to visit Costa Rica during the month of October, then departing from Los Angeles during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £271.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around £347 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Los Angeles for as low as £305 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Costa Rica takes 5h 38m

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There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Costa Rica?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Costa Rica, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 8, making up 35.24% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 with 24.25%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 14.87%, and Airbus A320neo with 7.69%.

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Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Costa Rica flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Costa Rica

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Los Angeles and Costa Rica have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Costa Rica flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Costa Rica flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 8% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Costa Rica on average per day?

As of December 2025, 5 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Costa Rica each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 42% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Costa Rica on average per week?

As of December 2025, there are 36 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Costa Rica. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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

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