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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Costa Rica is April, when tickets cost £415 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of return tickets is £864 and £784 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Costa Rica, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edmonton to Costa Rica

Low seasonJuly
High seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Can I fly non-stop from Edmonton to San Jose, Costa Rica?

    It is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight from Edmonton (YEG) to Costa Rica (SJO). However, Air Transat and Air Canada operate flights that stop once in Toronto (YYZ). Delta also offers a one-stop flight with a connection city in Los Angeles (LAX). You can also find a number of flights between YEG and SJO with two stops.

  • Can I rent a car from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) when my plane lands in Edmonton?

    You can reserve a car at one of the on-site car rental agencies in the arrival section of the SJO terminal. Or you could save some money on extra fees by reserving a car at a nearby off-site location and having them pick you up at the airport. Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise are some of the car rental agencies at SJO.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Edmonton to Costa Rica?

    Tourists traveling from Edmonton to Costa Rica do not need a visa as long as they intend to leave within 180 days. However, to enter the country, you need to have a passport that remains valid for at least one day after entry, proof that you have at least $100 USD per month of your stay in Costa Rica, and a return ticket or onward travel that is within the 180-day time frame.

  • Where can I park my car affordably at the Edmonton International Airport (YEG) when I fly to Costa Rica?

    At the Edmonton Airport, you can park in the Value Park lot. At this affordable long-term lot, you can get assistance with your luggage or if you have car trouble. Security patrols this lot which includes accessible parking. It is a short walk from the terminal, or you can take a free shuttle to the terminals.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Costa Rica.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Costa Rica

  • Travelers flying from Edmonton to Costa Rica will most likely depart from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Situated south of downtown Edmonton, this airport serves as a hub for Flair Airlines, WestJet, Swoop, and Central Mountain Air, among other airlines.
  • The most popular destination for passengers flying from Edmonton to Costa Rica is the capital city of San Jose. You will be arriving at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Serving as the primary gateway to central Costa Rica, this airport serves as a hub for Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca Costa Rica, and Sansa Airlines.
  • When you are booking an airline ticket from Edmonton (YEG) to the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO), be very careful that you make your reservation for the correct San Jose. Do not inadvertently purchase a ticket for San Jose, California. The code for the San Jose, California airport is SJC, which sounds similar to SJO.
  • If you would like to wait for your flight to Costa Rica in refined comfort at the Edmonton International Airport, you can pay an entrance fee to access the exclusive Plaza Premium Lounge. Located in the Domestic/International Departures, this lounge is on Level 2 near Gate 54.
  • Flights from Edmonton YEG to Costa Rica also land in the city of Liberia, in the northwest of the country. You will land at the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR). WestJet operates several flights with one stop in Calgary (YYC), Air Canada with one stop in Montreal (YUL) or Toronto (YYZ), and United with one stop in Denver (DEN).

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