Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica from £208

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica departing on 11/9. 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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14:00 - 11:42LGW-SJO
27h 42m1 stop
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12:22 - 10:00SJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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14:00 - 11:14LGW-SJO
28h 14m2 stops
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11:37 - 10:10SJO-LGW
15h 33m1 stop
Fri, 19 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Air Canada Logo
06:50 - 20:25LHR-SJO
20h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 11:50SJO-LHR
20h 50m1 stop
£548Air Canada
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Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
Air Canada Logo
08:40 - 22:55LHR-SJO
21h 15m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:55 - 09:35SJO-LHR
18h 40m1 stop
£551Air Canada
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Thu, 25 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
United Airlines Logo
09:25 - 19:53EDI-SJO
16h 28m1 stop
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08:45 - 07:55SJO-EDI
17h 10m2 stops
£605United Airlines
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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:25 - 12:10LHR-LIR
35h 45m2 stops
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13:20 - 07:40LIR-LHR
35h 20m1 stop
£612United Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
KLM Logo
10:00 - 18:25LCY-SJO
14h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 16:35SJO-LCY
14h 05m1 stop
£619KLM
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
09:25 - 19:53EDI-SJO
16h 28m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
14:00 - 07:55SJO-EDI
35h 55m1 stop
£644Lufthansa
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Thu, 1 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Lufthansa Logo
19:10 - 17:35LCY-SJO
29h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 16:25SJO-LCY
18h 45m3 stops
£661Lufthansa
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
KLM Logo
07:45 - 18:25LCY-SJO
16h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 16:35SJO-LCY
14h 05m1 stop
£667KLM
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

United Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on United Kingdom to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
8 Jan
EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 28m
1 stop
SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12 Jan
SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 10m
2 stops
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
United Airlines
24 Sept
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 45m
2 stops
SJO07:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1 Oct
SJO13:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
38h 05m
2 stops
EDI10:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
United Airlines
25 Aug
LHR06:50London Heathrow
20h 29m
2 stops
SJO20:19San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8 Sept
SJO08:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
39h 48m
1 stop
LHR07:25London Heathrow

Avianca flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica

Our best Avianca deals on United Kingdom to Costa Rica flight tickets
Avianca
25 Aug
LHR22:05London Heathrow
18h 15m
1 stop
SJO09:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8 Sept
SJO10:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 25m
1 stop
LHR15:35London Heathrow
Avianca
24 Aug
LHR22:05London Heathrow
23h 00m
1 stop
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4 Sept
SJO01:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 55m
1 stop
LHR15:35London Heathrow
Avianca
24 Aug
LHR22:05London Heathrow
24h 45m
1 stop
SJO15:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4 Sept
SJO01:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 55m
1 stop
LHR15:35London Heathrow

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 12 August 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

14:00-11:42

1 stop27h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/11

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£447

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 19/9

14:00-11:14

2 stops28h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

11:37-10:10

1 stop15h 33m

£457

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 3/10

06:50-20:25

2 stops20h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/10

08:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

£548

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 25/9

08:40-22:55

2 stops21h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

07:55-09:35

1 stop18h 40m

£551

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

08:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£605

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 8/10

07:25-12:10

2 stops35h 45m

Liberia

Thu 16/10

13:20-07:40

1 stop35h 20m

£612

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 5/11

10:00-18:25

1 stop14h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/11

20:30-16:35

1 stop14h 05m

£619

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/1

14:00-07:55

1 stop35h 55m

£644

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 10/9

19:10-17:35

1 stop29h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

14:40-16:25

3 stops18h 45m

£661

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Fri 31/10

07:45-18:25

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/11

20:30-16:35

1 stop14h 05m

£667

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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 United Kingdom, with most prices found around £597. If you are unable to visit Costa Rica during the month of October, then departing from United Kingdom during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £609.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Costa Rica. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £623. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from United Kingdom to Costa Rica for around £689.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from United Kingdom to Costa Rica in the afternoon for as low as £596. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £822.

What is the cheapest United Kingdom to Costa Rica flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around £647 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 United Kingdom for as low as £616 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on United Kingdom to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to Costa Rica flight.

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Best price found

£208

Fastest flight time

11h 40m

Direct flights

Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in Costa Rica

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £208. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £447.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica takes 11h 40m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Costa Rica on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is British Airways..
There is 1 airport near Costa Rica: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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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2,877 reviews
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