Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Air Canada and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Scotland according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Scotland to Costa Rica?

The average flight duration from Scotland to Costa Rica depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Edinburgh to San José is 16h 28m on average, while flying from Glasgow to San José is 19h 10m on average. San José is the most popular airport in Costa Rica.

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

KLM and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Costa Rica

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

Prices for flights from Scotland to Costa Rica were last updated today.

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

As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Costa Rica.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland 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 from Scotland to Costa Rica.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:30 - 11:42

EDI

SJO

30h 12m

2 stops

05:30 - 09:30

SJO

EDI

46h 00m

2 stops

£619United Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

11:30 - 18:31

EDI

LIR

37h 01m

2 stops

13:01 - 09:30

LIR

EDI

38h 29m

2 stops

£659United Airlines

Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

17:00 - 17:10

GLA

SJO

31h 10m

2 stops

19:05 - 23:10

SJO

GLA

21h 05m

2 stops

£663KLM

Sat, 30 May - Sun, 14 Jun

08:25 - 18:53

EDI

SJO

16h 28m

1 stop

05:30 - 09:30

SJO

EDI

46h 00m

2 stops

£670United Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

19:15 - 00:15

EDI

SJO

35h 00m

2 stops

05:00 - 10:00

SJO

EDI

23h 00m

3 stops

£679Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

09:20 - 17:35

GLA

SJO

15h 15m

1 stop

08:00 - 08:45

SJO

GLA

17h 45m

2 stops

£711Multiple Airlines

Sat, 30 May - Sun, 14 Jun

17:20 - 14:05

GLA

SJO

27h 45m

2 stops

14:40 - 08:50

SJO

GLA

35h 10m

3 stops

£715Lufthansa

Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

09:25 - 17:35

GLA

SJO

15h 10m

1 stop

19:20 - 16:50

SJO

GLA

38h 30m

3 stops

£718Lufthansa

Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

09:00 - 22:00

EDI

SJO

20h 00m

1 stop

08:00 - 07:20

SJO

EDI

16h 20m

1 stop

£736Air Canada

Tue, 30 Jun - Sun, 19 Jul

17:20 - 15:00

GLA

SJO

27h 40m

2 stops

07:00 - 08:30

SJO

GLA

19h 30m

2 stops

£774KLM

Wed, 25 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

KLM flights from Scotland to Costa Rica

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KLM

30 May

GLA17:00Glasgow Intl

31h 10m

2 stops

SJO17:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14 Jun

SJO19:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

GLA23:10Glasgow Intl

£663

KLM

25 Feb

GLA17:20Glasgow Intl

27h 40m

2 stops

SJO15:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9 Mar

SJO07:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 30m

2 stops

GLA08:30Glasgow Intl

£774

KLM

19 Feb

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 50m

2 stops

SJO17:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Mar

SJO14:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 00m

2 stops

EDI21:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£821

Lufthansa flights from Scotland to Costa Rica

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Lufthansa

19 Feb

EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 17m

1 stop

SJO12:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Mar

SJO09:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£657

Lufthansa

19 Feb

EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 17m

1 stop

SJO12:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Mar

SJO09:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£657

Lufthansa

19 Feb

EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 28m

1 stop

SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Mar

SJO09:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£704

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EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:30-11:42

2 stops30h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

05:30-09:30

2 stops46h 00m

£619

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

11:30-18:31

2 stops37h 01m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

13:01-09:30

2 stops38h 29m

£659

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 30/5

17:00-17:10

2 stops31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

19:05-23:10

2 stops21h 05m

£663

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

08:25-18:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

05:30-09:30

2 stops46h 00m

£670

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

19:15-00:15

2 stops35h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

05:00-10:00

3 stops23h 00m

£679

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 30/5

09:20-17:35

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

08:00-08:45

2 stops17h 45m

£711

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 18/6

17:20-14:05

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/6

14:40-08:50

3 stops35h 10m

£715

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/4

09:25-17:35

1 stop15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

19:20-16:50

3 stops38h 30m

£718

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/6

09:00-22:00

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

08:00-07:20

1 stop16h 20m

£736

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 25/2

17:20-15:00

2 stops27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

07:00-08:30

2 stops19h 30m

£774

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Scotland, with most prices found around £580. If you are unable to visit Costa Rica during the month of May, then departing from Scotland during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £581.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around £676 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 Scotland for as low as £590 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Scotland to Costa Rica takes 16h 28m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Costa Rica were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Costa Rica?
As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Costa Rica.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland 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 from Scotland to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Air Canada	PriceFrom £520	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,717 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air France	PriceFrom £533	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,534 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,292 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £555	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,784 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom £572	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,454 reviews	Search KLM flights

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Flights from Scotland to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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