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Find cheap flights from Dallas to Costa Rica from $77

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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

San José
San José2 stops$258
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$401

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$77
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • What airport should I fly into to reach the coastal area of the Gulf of Papagayo?

    Many travelers want to reach the resort beach areas of Costa Rica, and the closest airport to fly into near Papagayo is Liberia Airport. The best way to get there is by rental car, and the kiosks are about 10min away after you land. You can reach Papagayo in about 20-40min.

  • Are there any non-stop flights to Costa Rica from Dallas?

    While there are no non-stop flights to Costa Rica, Delta and United Airlines offer multiple one-stop flights to Liberia Airport. The layovers are generally short, so you’ll arrive in the destination city quickly. Some of the coastal resort areas near Liberia include the Gulf of Papagayo, Tamarindo, Conchal, Langosta, and Flamingo. The best way to get to surrounding areas is by rental car.

  • Does Liberia Airport offer any domestic flights to San Jose, Costa Rica?

    Traveling to other cities from international airports is convenient and saves time. You can fly from Liberia Airport to San Jose easily, and there are multiple non-stop flights to choose from. Sansa is the main carrier, and most of the return flights are also non-stop, so you’ll get home faster. The short flight to San Jose lasts less than an hour.

  • What is required for entry into Costa Rica?

    US citizens must have a valid passport and visa to fly to Costa Rica from Dallas. You also need a return flight ticket to present to the agents when entering the country. If you are carrying more than $10,000, you must complete a form with the Customs Authority for verification.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Costa Rica from Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas 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 Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Four international airports serve the Costa Rica area, but only Juan Santamaria and Daniel Oduber Quiros Airports handle destinations outside of Latin America without connecting flights.
  • For business travelers flying to Costa Rica, Juan Santamaria International Airport has special VIP rooms to serve all your business meeting needs. The rooms are equipped with conference tables and multimedia presentation devices.
  • Passengers looking for alternative airports to Dallas/Fort Worth International might consider Dallas Love Field. Southwest Airlines offers one-stop flights to Costa Rica in the afternoons. On certain days, this airport is less congested, and you might save on fares.
  • At Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, travelers can stretch and relax before their flight at yoga spaces located at Gates D40 and E31. Designated rest zones are also located at many of the gates to allow passengers to unwind before they travel.
  • The airlines that fly to Dallas Love Field include Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines, and—depending on the day you travel—flights to Costa Rica depart only in the afternoon.
  • For travelers wanting to travel to different cities in Costa Rica, Juan Santamaria Airport serves Daniel Oduber Quiros in Liberia and other surrounding cities. The short, non-stop flight is less than an hour long, and you can get to destinations in the city via taxi or bus.
  • For those traveling with pets in Costa Rica, Liberia Airport offers a Pet Shuttle that will pick up your pet and take them anywhere in the country, including the airport. They ask for 24-hour notice to book your pet, and the service runs all day until 11 pm.
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Recent round-trip flight deals

5/11Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 42mDFW-SJO
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 11mSJO-DFW
$258
5/27Mon
1 stop
14h 33mDFW-SJO
5/31Fri
1 stop
8h 46mSJO-DFW
$259
7/15Mon
1 stopAvianca
6h 00mDFW-SJO
7/19Fri
1 stopAvianca
6h 15mSJO-DFW
$395
7/9Tue
2 stopsAvianca
14h 15mDFW-SJO
7/17Wed
1 stopAvianca
6h 15mSJO-DFW
$399
9/30Mon
1 stopDelta
21h 53mDAL-LIR
10/2Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 28mLIR-DAL
$401
9/30Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 43mDAL-LIR
10/2Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 28mLIR-DAL
$456
5/18Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
27h 20mDFW-LIR
5/21Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 33mLIR-DFW
$460
5/16Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
16h 19mDFW-LIR
5/20Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 34mLIR-DFW
$498
5/16Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 25mDFW-LIR
5/20Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
21h 31mLIR-DFW
$506
7/12Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 10mDFW-LIR
7/22Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
28h 36mLIR-DFW
$530

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Recent one-way flight deals

5/8Wed
1 stopFrontier
17h 22mDFW-SJO
$77
5/10Fri
1 stop
15h 37mDFW-SJO
$88
5/29Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
23h 57mDFW-SJO
$100
5/28Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
14h 32mDFW-SJO
$115
7/4Thu
1 stopAvianca
6h 10mDFW-SJO
$181
5/22Wed
2 stopsAvianca
10h 00mDFW-SJO
$186
8/22Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 57mDFW-LIR
$286
8/22Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 41mDFW-LIR
$291
5/14Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 44mDAL-SJO
$370
5/16Thu
1 stopDelta
13h 13mDAL-SJO
$390

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Last minute flights from Dallas to Costa Rica

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4/26Fri
multi-stop
10h 25mDFW-SJO
4/28Sun
multi-stop
26h 18mSJO-DFW
$351
4/26Fri
multi-stop
6h 00mDFW-SJO
4/28Sun
multi-stop
26h 18mSJO-DFW
$355
4/25Thu
multi-stopAvianca
10h 25mDFW-SJO
4/29Mon
multi-stopAvianca
6h 15mSJO-DFW
$405
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 22mDFW-SJO
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
35h 33mSJO-DFW
$416
4/25Thu
multi-stopAvianca
10h 25mDFW-SJO
4/29Mon
multi-stopAvianca
19h 00mSJO-DFW
$419
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 22mDFW-SJO
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
30h 34mSJO-DFW
$420
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 15mDFW-SJO
4/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 30mSJO-DFW
$1,034
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 11mDFW-SJO
5/1Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 30mSJO-DFW
$1,038
4/27Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 07mDAL-LIR
5/7Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 34mLIR-DAL
$1,165
4/28Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
27h 42mDAL-LIR
5/1Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 34mLIR-DAL
$1,317

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