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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Boston to Costa Rica flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Boston to Costa Rica.
The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Boston found in the last 72 hours was to Liberia, at £461 return. The most popular route is from Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £461.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Boston to Costa Rica depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £403 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £403.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Boston to Costa Rica is September, when tickets cost £289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, when the average cost of return tickets is £648 and £452 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Boston to Costa Rica, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Boston, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Boston to Costa Rica, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Boston to Costa Rica

Low season

September

High season

February
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • What other airports are there in Costa Rica?

    In addition to San Jose Airport, there is Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR). This airport is about an 18min drive from the city of Liberia, which is part of the Guanacaste Province in the northern part of Costa Rica. Along with the benefit of its location, you should choose this airport if you want a non-stop flight. JetBlue offers a non-stop afternoon flight from Boston to Liberia.

  • How can I get from the airports in Costa Rica to the city center?

    You can catch a bus from San Jose Airport into the city center. The TUASA bus picks up its passengers outside of the arrival hall. Riding the bus will take about 35min and it is the cheapest mode of transportation from the airport. You can also hail a taxi close to the bus stop. A taxi ride will take about 20min. If you fly to Liberia Airport, you can get to the city in less than 30min on the bus. A taxi, on the other hand, will take about 16min.

  • Are there rental car agencies at the airports in Costa Rica?

    There are several car rental agencies at the San Jose Airport. Many of these are national brands such as National Car Rental, Hertz, Alamo, and Enterprise. The car rental offices are located in Terminal M and you'll have to take a shuttle bus to pick up your rental car. In Liberia, you can also rent a car at the airport. Some agencies with offices at Liberia Airport include Budget, Avis and Dollar.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars to the Costa Rican colon?

    Yes, you can exchange your US dollars for the Costa Rican colon at the San Jose Airport. The currency exchange center is located in Terminal A. Along with a currency exchange center, there are also ATM machines around the airport. At Liberia Airport, the currency exchange center is between gates 3 and 4. There are also ATM machines at the airport in Liberia.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Boston to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to Costa Rica?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Boston to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Boston to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Boston to Costa Rica

  • If you need to relax before your return flight leaves to Boston, there is a chapel where you can pray or meditate in the Mezzanine Hall of the San Jose Airport in Costa Rica.
  • Flying from Boston (BOS) to San Jose, Costa Rica, you'll have one or two plane changes. Your layover could be in Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Panama City (PTY), or Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
  • You can park your car long-term at Boston Logan International Airport. There is garage parking as well as lot and economy parking. When you choose economy parking, you'll have to catch a shuttle from the lot to the airport.
  • While waiting for your flight to leave from San Jose Airport, you can enjoy a visit to the airport lounge. The lounge is available to all passengers for a fee.
  • Grab a bite to eat at Boston Logan International Airport before boarding the plane. Some airport restaurants include Sbarro, Wahlburgers and Potbelly Sandwich Shop. There are also bars and coffee shops at the airport, such as Starbucks and the Boston Bruins Bar.

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