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Good to know - Cheap tickets to Costa Rica

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September

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Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from London Luton Airport to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Are there non-stop flights to Costa Rica?

    There are non-stop flights that you can take to Costa Rica. For example, you could fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with TUI directly to Liberia Airport. You can’t fly directly to the capital San Jose though. For example, if you fly from Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Iberia, then you will need to change along the way, at an airport such as Madrid Airport (MAD).

  • What London Airport is best to fly from to Costa Rica?

    The airport you depart from in London is likely to depend on whereabouts you are travelling from. For instance, if you live to the north of London, then Stansted Airport (STN) and Luton Airport (LTN) are usually the most convenient. Conversely, if you live to the south of London, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is probably the most suitable airport. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is great for anyone in the centre or west of London, whereas London City Airport (LCY) offers easy access for those in the east of the capital.

  • Can I reduce my carbon emissions when flying?

    You can lower your carbon footprint by choosing an airline which emits less CO2. For example, KLM fly from Heathrow to San Jose Airport releasing around 39% less CO2 than the industry standard. Rather than emitting 2119 kg CO2 per passenger, this airline emits about 1291 kg CO2 per person.

  • What are popular stopover locations on flights from UK to Costa Rica?

    Common stopover locations include Charles de Gaulle Airport, if you are flying with Air France from Manchester Airport (MAN) or Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Costa Rica. Flights with KLM from the same two airports normally transfer at Amsterdam Airport (AMS), whereas a flight with Aeromexico from LHR to San Jose Airport (SJO), would normally stop at Mexico City (MEX).

  • Which UK airports have a fast-track service?

    You can speed up your journey through UK airports so that you don’t get stuck in the queues. For instance at Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester Airport (MAN), you can pay about £5 for this service. Whilst at Heathrow Airport it’s about £12.50 per person.

  • Is there internet on board flights from UK to Costa Rica?

    You can stay in touch with your loved ones by flying with an airline that provides passengers with Wi-Fi. For example, Air France and British Airways have internet, but you must pay extra for this. United Airlines also offers Wi-Fi to passengers, which is free to some passengers who use specific mobile providers.

  • Can I relax at lounges ahead of my flight to Costa Rica?

    You can relax at lounges at UK airports before you fly to Costa Rica, so you’ll be all set for your flight. For instance, at Gatwick Airport there is the Club Aspire Lounge, at Manchester Airport you can use the Escape Lounge and at Heathrow Airport there is the Plaza Premium Lounge.

  • Which airports are hubs for airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

    Air France provides regular flights to Costa Rica, with all flights requiring a change at its hub Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). As a result, flying with this airline means you’re likely to benefit from lower cost fares.

  • Are flights likely to be more expensive around Fiestas Palmares?

    If you are planning to fly to Costa Rica in January, you should be aware that Fiestas Palmares takes place for two weeks during this month. It is likely that this event will increase flight tickets. This fantastic street party is highly anticipated, but if you’re not visiting for this reason, you might want to fly during a different period so that you can get cheaper tickets.

  • Are flights likely to change prices during Christmas?

    Costa Rican citizens tend to celebrate Christmas with exuberance, so it's a vibrant and fun time to visit the country. Ticket prices are likely to cost more over the festive period, therefore, if you’re not visiting for that reason, you might want to fly at an alternative time to get cheaper tickets.

  • How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

    An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica takes 25h 45m, covering a distance of 5366 miles. The most popular route is London - San José with an average flight time of 13h 55m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was £532. The most popular route is London Heathrow to San José Juan Santamaria Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £539.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Costa Rica?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San José (92% of total searches to Costa Rica). The next most popular destination is Liberia (8%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Costa Rica flight deals.
  • If you are a British citizen then you do not need to have a visa to enter Costa Rica as you can stay for up to 90-days without one. Your passport needs to have at least one-day remaining on it from the day you leave the country.
  • If you want to visit Parque Nacional Tapantí - Macizo de la Muerte - you should fly to Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO), which is about 70 km (43 miles) from the National Park.
  • If you plan to visit Costa Rica to celebrate Carnival, which takes place for a week in October, then you should be prepared that flights tend to cost more during this period. If you do not plan to visit the country for this reason then it’s advised that you book around these dates so that your trip costs less.
  • There are two main airports in Costa Rica. Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is near to the capital and gives you access to the south of the country. Alternatively, Liberia Airport (LIR) is in the north of the country, and is a good airport to fly to for access to a range of beaches.
  • For those that plan to hire a car at an airport in Costa Rica, then you should make sure that you’re aware of the rules of the road before you drive. For instance, everyone in the car needs to wear a seat belt and children under 12 years old, or smaller than 145cm, need to be in a suitable child seat.
  • If you are a Business Class traveller, then you can make use of the chauffeur service that’s offered by some airlines. British Airways, for example, allows you to use your Business Points to arrange for a chauffeur from your home to the terminal. This service is only available for those that live within a 100 mile radius of specific airports, such as Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • If you plan to visit more than one city when you’re in Costa Rica then you should consider flying to a hub airport, such as San Jose Airport (SJO). From here you can take domestic flights to places like Liberia Airport (LIR), which is about a 20min drive from Liberia in Costa Rica.
  • If you are flying from London Heathrow (LHR) and want to save on time then you can use the Reserve and Collect service in the terminal. This enables you to do your duty free shopping online and collect it once you arrive at the airport
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Top 5 airlines flying to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1592 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.3Food
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The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

2.0 MediocreDavor, Mar 2024AMS - ZAG
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The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

All and all pretty good. It’s crowded but that is what flying is all about. But no complaints otherwise.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Je n'ai pas pû incliner mon siège et une des hôtesses ne comprenait pas ce que je disais. Je devais parler fort

Flight was more then 3 hour late and I did not get my luggages

I paid extra for a seat with more leg room but they changed the plane and found myself in an ordinary seat. This is expensive at 50€

Pros: "The premium economy- it was the most uncomfortable - tight seats. The back of the seats are not reclining It’s not worth the money you pay for premium services"
Cons: "The premium economy should be eliminated and should be labeled for what it is: couch class with some perks"

The food that was offered based on class level of your ticket was absolutely ridiculous and disgusting. They didn't even hot tea to serve, the food was horrible. On our departure flight I was seated in premium plus economy and considering the cost of the flight the food was literally some of the worst I've ever eaten. On the return flight I sat in economy with extra leg room and was given a thin little throw "blanket" and a flimsy little pillow. The air condition was on artic and the seating arrangement wasn't really worth the money. The seat didn't recline good enough and the foot rest was laughable. Total waste.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the room where it was being kept.

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Quit making seats narrower and narrower. The guy beside me spilled over in to my seat.

Textbook great flight. On-time departure and arrival, clean plane, good food, friendly flight attendants. Checked baggage delivered promptly.

Liked Seat space in Premium Plus Disliked delay, poor management of boarding groups, missed meal at landing.

Did not like the seat spacing. The seat was very narrow and tight.

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire, which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately, I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

The wi-fi was awful. I paid $8 each way and got little , except frustration. .

I liked being upgraded to first class. The flight was a redeye, so I did sleep most of it.

We were told to check our bags at the last minute, and the communication was poor.

Lost our luggage in Heathrow. Showed up 3 days into a 7 day vacation. Very inconvenient and disappointing!!

My luggage never arrived to Zurich. They can't confirm when it will arrive

Late again. 3 out of 4 late. One cancelled flight and one lost bag.

Charged an extra 65 pounds for overweight suitcase, Not told how much overweight but had no choice but to pay the price. Compare to Delta Airlines where I flew internationally a few days before with this suitcase and no extra charge by Delta. Comfort was horrible. I am just under 6 feet tall, and good that the flight was only 1 1/2 hours, because my knees were in the seat back in front of me the whole flight. I felt that my knees were part way up to my chest. No reason to have the seats that close. I will say to the positive was the flight crew, very friendly and efficient.

The flight was delayed as they were waiting on catering. Catering. Was eventually delivered but they still had no food. No meals for us in business class - just a bag of nuts.

Our luggage is missing. We are at the Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

Air hostess delayed providing food and then pulled away the tray before i finished eating

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

The flight was delayed over 2 hours, we should off left the plane2 late passengers as it’s not fair on everyone who’s followed the rules.

Dreamliner. Yes great if maintained. I didn't see anyones screen work consistently during either of our flights. Worse was their ability to not only dump you out of premium but separate couples and seat someone's carer at the opposite end of the aircraft. This poor gentleman had no hand so his partner who assists him, being seated at the other end of the aircraft, well that really showed us all what Tui think :( It was fairly dire all in all, they advertise all the perks of the dreamliner only in reality you don't have the features and they change the windows and colours to suit their constant sales pitches. Ironically they were so low on stock for the return flight that all their sales pitches were a waste of time! Their contract only favours them and 'operational changes' well they cover every excuse and Tui use it. Surprisingly we haven't reinstalled the Tui app or booked with them since. It's a shame as I rated them highly during the pandemic.

One flight attendant not wearing a mask over nose, 50% of passengers not either, and no effort to correct. Boarding was very late with no information - lots of standing around waiting.

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£527
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