How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Costa Rica. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Costa Rica from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Costa Rica with an airline and back to California with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 to Costa Rica from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Costa Rica.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Costa Rica?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Costa Rica from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Costa Rica?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Costa Rica with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 to Costa Rica from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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1 stopVolaris

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1 stopVolaris

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2 stopsSpirit Airlines

11h 33mLAX-SJO

$103

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1 stopVolaris Costa Rica

12h 03mLAX-SJO

$107

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$474

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$488

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multi-stopAmerican Airlines

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$499

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multi-stopSpirit Airlines

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multi-stopSpirit Airlines

24h 19mSJO-LAX

$502

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multi-stopAmerican Airlines

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multi-stopAmerican Airlines

19h 26mLIR-LAX

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multi-stopSpirit Airlines

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multi-stopSpirit Airlines

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

First Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $2,284

Business Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $1,104

Prem Econ Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $1,397

Economy Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $328

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to California

Flights from Arcata to Costa Ricafrom $740

Flights from Burbank to Costa Ricafrom $304

Flights from Fresno to Costa Ricafrom $581

Flights from Imperial to Costa Ricafrom $474

Flights from Las Vegas to Costa Rica

Flights from Long Beach to Costa Ricafrom $537

Flights from Los Angeles to Costa Ricafrom $212

Flights from Medford to Costa Rica

Flights from Monterey to Costa Ricafrom $620

Flights from Oakland to Costa Ricafrom $324

Flights from Ontario to Costa Ricafrom $424

Flights from Palm Springs to Costa Ricafrom $578

Flights from Redding to Costa Ricafrom $822

Flights from Reno to Costa Rica

Flights from Sacramento to Costa Ricafrom $235

Flights from San Diego to Costa Ricafrom $301

Flights from San Francisco to Costa Ricafrom $366

Flights from San Jose to Costa Ricafrom $305

Flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Ricafrom $613

Flights from Santa Ana to Costa Ricafrom $366

Flights from Santa Rosa to Costa Ricafrom $671

Flights from Tijuana to Costa Rica

Flights from Yosemite National Park to Costa Ricafrom $419

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

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

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

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

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