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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Costa Rica

Wed, 27 May - Tue, 9 Jun
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22:05 - 08:50
LHR
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SJO
17h 45m
1 stop
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16:00 - 15:35
SJO
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LHR
16h 35m
1 stop
£542Avianca
Wed, 27 May - Tue, 9 Jun
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22:05 - 23:15
LHR
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SJO
32h 10m
2 stops
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16:00 - 15:35
SJO
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LHR
16h 35m
1 stop
£543Avianca
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 8 Jun
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22:05 - 08:50
LHR
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SJO
17h 45m
1 stop
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09:25 - 15:35
SJO
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LHR
23h 10m
1 stop
£548Avianca
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
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09:30 - 17:35
GLA
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SJO
15h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:25 - 16:45
SJO
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GLA
14h 20m
1 stop
£658Lufthansa
Sun, 17 May - Tue, 9 Jun
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20:45 - 16:20
MAN
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SJO
26h 35m
1 stop
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18:25 - 16:45
SJO
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MAN
15h 20m
1 stop
£659KLM
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 17:35
GLA
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SJO
15h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:25 - 16:45
SJO
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GLA
14h 20m
1 stop
£661Lufthansa
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
KLM Logo
20:15 - 16:20
LCY
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SJO
27h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:40
SJO
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LCY
15h 15m
1 stop
£661KLM
Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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09:30 - 12:10
LHR
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LIR
33h 40m
2 stops
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13:20 - 07:55
LIR
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LHR
35h 35m
1 stop
£697United Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 12:10
LHR
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LIR
35h 40m
2 stops
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13:20 - 11:35
LIR
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LHR
15h 15m
1 stop
£698United Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Mon, 11 May
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14:45 - 13:10
LHR
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LIR
29h 25m
2 stops
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14:40 - 06:25
LIR
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LHR
32h 45m
2 stops
£713British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Liberia, at £468 return. The most popular route is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to San José (SJO) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £604.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica is September, when tickets cost £672 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £900 and £889 respectively.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom 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 £1,048 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 £1,048.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom 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 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 a flight from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Costa Rica?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO), with an average flight price of £613.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Costa Rica

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£258
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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 does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £747. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are £843 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Costa Rica? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Costa Rica for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Costa Rica from London Gatwick £665, from London Heathrow £919
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).

Reviews of the 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 1499 reviews
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
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The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

2.0 MediocreRakesh, Mar 2026
AMS - BOM
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The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

First time flying with UA and it was a great experience. Thank you

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

Flight delayed. Connecting to night flight was stressful but made it. Jusr in time. Ran.88Flight was fine.

I could not get the wifi to work. But like the screen on the seats.

Crew was tired as we all were. Pretty abrupt. Flight was delayed. Not as enjoyable as the other 3 legs we flew.

As great a red-eye flight as red-eye flights can be.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

We travelled from London to Halifax. Customer service was excellent.fron the day we booked until arriving. The gate was only a short frombthe waiting area and walk Boarding was efficiently handled and plane took off on time. The service on the plane was very good. Fool an acceptable drandard Only downside was that the legroom was tight for anybody just over 6ft tall and am usually able to travel without difficulty. I will definitely fly with Air Canada again but next time pay for extr space.

Was disappointed when landing in Canada was made to wait for over 1 hour with several other parents and babies for our strollers . The expectation was that the gate checked strollers would be there when exiting aircraft. This was not the case we were told to walk to a point and wait for them . After being left there and not being updated we were met with very hostile and rude air canada staff . There where no apologies or understanding even though all the children where very uncomfortable and the parents very frustrated as you can imagine . Instead the air canada staff at the airport where very rude and made an already frustrating situation much worse instead of trying to assure the parents that that were making effort to fix the situation. One gentleman in particular was very rude to some parents telling them to move when they were simply seeking information. He made the other parents including myself feel very uncomfortable. He also told a gentleman he was capturing images of everyones boarding pass when this was untrue as he was only taking a photo of the gentleman pass which was strange.

Flight was diverted to bologna due to fog sfter circuling hours in air

Extremely disappointing. My original Denver–Vancouver–Bangkok itinerary was cancelled due to a crewing issue. I was not proactively supported and had to drive back home after already reaching the airport. Communication was poor throughout, and attempts to contact customer service resulted in being on hold for nearly three hours without reaching anyone. Instead of being rebooked on the same direct routing the following day, I was rerouted onto a much longer itinerary via multiple cities and airlines, which resulted in arriving approximately 30 hours later than scheduled. At Denver airport, there was no visible Air Canada representative available to properly assist. Ground staff offered no real support beyond directing passengers to a phone number. There was no clear communication, no ownership, and no meaningful customer care during a major disruption. The final journey involved three flights instead of the original two, significantly increasing travel time and stress. Overall, the handling of the cancellation and lack of customer support was unacceptable. What could have been better? Clear communication during the cancellation Accessible customer service (phone support that actually answers) Proper in-person assistance at the airport Rebooking onto a comparable routing rather than a significantly longer one

It was good, seating was a little tight apart from that all was well.

I liked the flight but the check in was horrendous. I have booked with you before but not ever had to pay extra for luggage, it was not clear on booking, I didn't know there was different categories of economy that meant different allowances. So was alarmed when we had to pay a further £120 at the check-in at a point of not changing.

I wish they gave the earphones earlier rather than when we are already in flight.

Very nice staff members are very nice and friendly helpful

We were a little late pushing back ,but arrived a head of time.

W ended up getting stuck in Edinburgh Scotland during the air strike. They cancelled our flight and No help to get us rebooked. All said down that cost us over $2,000 extra at least to get home. Hopefully we will be reimbursed somehow! Won’t be flying Air Canada again

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

The service and food was excellent. The remote control for entertainment did not function properly.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Flight was great only departure was delayed to saome ground crew issues

Never happened. Flight was delayed. Had to be re rojyed

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

It was not British Air, we were put onto Air Portugal for our London to Lisbon leg.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

BA code for a Vueling flight. All god but the temperature in the plane (too hot when engine not running but otherwise ok)

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Food options limited and quality wasn’t very good. I was I was in premium economy and the people in front of me pushed their seats back to fully reclined position which made it difficult for me. My seat wouldn’t recline at all. I suggest that BA restrict the recliner more. Also, the audio in my headset didn’t work unless I held it in all the time. Entertainment choices were good. Customer services is excellent. Thank you to BA team.

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