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Price, demand and travel trends for Arcata to Costa Rica flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Arcata to Costa Rica right now?

The cheapest fare from Arcata to Costa Rica in the last week was $747 round-trip, to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Which airport in Costa Rica is the cheapest to fly to from Arcata?

All flights from Arcata to Costa Rica arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). On average, round-trip fares are around $708.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Arcata to Costa Rica?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Costa Rica during the morning with average prices of $659. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $726.

Key details for Arcata to Costa Rica flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$747
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Arcata to San José

Your Arcata to Costa Rica flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Arcata to Costa Rica?

    Fares from Arcata to Costa Rica are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $671 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Arcata to Costa Rica?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Arcata to Costa Rica have ranged from $671 to $815.

  • What are the main airports serving Costa Rica?

    Flights to Costa Rica all arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Arcata to Costa Rica?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Arcata to Costa Rica. However, United Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Arcata to Costa Rica?

    On flights from Arcata to Costa Rica you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Costa Rica?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Costa Rica include:

    • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
    • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
    • Museo de Oro
    • Morazan Park

Your guide to booking Arcata to Costa Rica flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 23% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in San José, which is the most popular destination in Costa Rica. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as La Fortuna, Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Arcata to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Arcata 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10324 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

10.0 ExcellentDon, Oct 2026
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Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

Food was good. Clean aircraft. But why do the airlines make the seats so narrow?! Your executives should have ride in a seat so restrictive for 11 hours and see how miserable it is! When.we got to MUC they changed my boarding gate 3 times for my next flight!!!!

Santa Barbara is a super small and easy airport. Breezed through rental car return, breezed through Security, ordered a coffee and muffin and to my gate in less than 30 minutes. Maybe because it was a small airport we got the oldest plane. Hardly any overhead space and absolutely zero internet. Its NFL Sunday man! That hurt.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

I am not an electronic savy. I don't know how to maneuver the APPS for services. Why can't I just buy food without the apps.

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

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