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 15h 55m on average, while flying from Glasgow to San José is 18h on average. San José is the most popular airport in Costa Rica.

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 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

JetBlue and United Airlines 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 May 2026, there are 4 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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09:00 - 22:00

EDI

SJO

20h 00m

1 stop

07:10 - 07:20

SJO

EDI

17h 10m

1 stop

£664Air Canada

Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

09:00 - 20:20

EDI

SJO

18h 20m

2 stops

07:15 - 07:20

SJO

EDI

17h 05m

2 stops

£665Air Canada

Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

09:00 - 20:20

EDI

SJO

42h 20m

2 stops

07:10 - 07:20

SJO

EDI

17h 10m

1 stop

£672Air Canada

Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

14:00 - 11:38

GLA

SJO

28h 38m

1 stop

12:44 - 10:10

SJO

GLA

14h 26m

1 stop

£682Lufthansa

Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul

09:40 - 10:44

EDI

LIR

32h 04m

1 stop

15:27 - 08:25

LIR

EDI

33h 58m

2 stops

£700United Airlines

Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 18 Jul

12:30 - 12:10

EDI

LIR

30h 40m

2 stops

13:20 - 08:25

LIR

EDI

36h 05m

2 stops

£702United Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

06:00 - 17:00

GLA

SJO

18h 00m

2 stops

19:05 - 23:10

SJO

GLA

21h 05m

2 stops

£711KLM

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

13:30 - 16:20

GLA

SJO

33h 50m

1 stop

19:05 - 23:10

SJO

GLA

21h 05m

2 stops

£722KLM

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

20:25 - 22:05

GLA

SJO

31h 40m

2 stops

09:50 - 14:30

SJO

GLA

22h 40m

2 stops

£840Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

21:20 - 12:02

GLA

SJO

45h 42m

3 stops

04:10 - 09:40

SJO

GLA

22h 30m

2 stops

£894Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

Air Canada flights from Scotland to Costa Rica

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Air Canada

18 Jun

EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 00m

1 stop

SJO22:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28 Jun

SJO07:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

EDI07:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£664

Air Canada

25 Sept

EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 20m

2 stops

SJO20:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Oct

SJO07:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 05m

2 stops

EDI07:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£665

Air Canada

18 Jun

EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

42h 20m

2 stops

SJO20:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28 Jun

SJO07:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

EDI07:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£672

Lufthansa flights from Scotland to Costa Rica

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Lufthansa

6 Jul

GLA14:00Glasgow Intl

28h 38m

1 stop

SJO11:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19 Jul

SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 26m

1 stop

GLA10:10Glasgow Intl

£682

Lufthansa

25 Sept

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 58m

1 stop

SJO11:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Oct

SJO13:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 40m

2 stops

EDI08:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£693

Lufthansa

18 Jun

EDI18:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 45m

2 stops

SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28 Jun

SJO14:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 25m

3 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£798

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EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/6

09:00-22:00

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/6

07:10-07:20

1 stop17h 10m

£664

Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/9

09:00-20:20

2 stops18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

07:15-07:20

2 stops17h 05m

£665

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/6

09:00-20:20

2 stops42h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/6

07:10-07:20

1 stop17h 10m

£672

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Mon 6/7

14:00-11:38

1 stop28h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

12:44-10:10

1 stop14h 26m

£682

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

09:40-10:44

1 stop32h 04m

Liberia

Sat 18/7

15:27-08:25

2 stops33h 58m

£700

EdinburghLiberia

EDI - LIR

EDILIR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:30-12:10

2 stops30h 40m

Liberia

Mon 5/10

13:20-08:25

2 stops36h 05m

£702

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

06:00-17:00

2 stops18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

19:05-23:10

2 stops21h 05m

£711

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

13:30-16:20

1 stop33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

19:05-23:10

2 stops21h 05m

£722

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/11

20:25-22:05

2 stops31h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

09:50-14:30

2 stops22h 40m

£840

GlasgowSan José

GLA - SJO

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

21:20-12:02

3 stops45h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

04:10-09:40

2 stops22h 30m

£894

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Scotland, with most prices found around £509. If you are unable to visit Costa Rica during the month of July, then departing from Scotland during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £526.

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 May 2026, there are 4 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 £533	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,059 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £568	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,737 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £584	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,009 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom £649	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,517 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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