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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$417
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$337
San José
San José1 stop$417
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$337

Book Cheap Atlanta to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta 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 round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Costa Rica

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
JetBlue Logo
9:10 am - 1:01 pm
ATL
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LIR
5h 51m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:06 pm - 10:57 pm
LIR
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ATL
6h 51m
1 stop
$337JetBlue
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
JetBlue Logo
9:10 am - 1:01 pm
ATL
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LIR
5h 51m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:06 pm - 10:57 pm
LIR
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ATL
6h 51m
1 stop
$342JetBlue
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 10:58 am
ATL
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SJO
19h 48m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 3:47 pm
SJO
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ATL
9h 39m
1 stop
$417Copa Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 1:51 pm
ATL
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SJO
22h 41m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 3:47 pm
SJO
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ATL
8h 02m
1 stop
$430Copa Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
JetBlue Logo
9:10 am - 1:01 pm
ATL
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LIR
5h 51m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:06 pm - 8:10 am
LIR
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ATL
16h 04m
1 stop
$431JetBlue
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Frontier Logo
8:30 pm - 8:20 am
ATL
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SJO
13h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 9:54 am
SJO
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ATL
22h 19m
1 stop
$441Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Frontier Logo
8:30 pm - 8:20 am
ATL
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SJO
13h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:45 am - 7:25 pm
SJO
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ATL
7h 40m
1 stop
$446Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
11:02 am - 7:52 pm
ATL
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SJO
10h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 9:50 am
SJO
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ATL
16h 58m
2 stops
$464American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 7:52 pm
ATL
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SJO
14h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 2:18 pm
SJO
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ATL
21h 26m
1 stop
$473American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
10:08 am - 12:00 pm
ATL
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LIR
3h 52mnonstop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 7:31 pm
LIR
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ATL
4h 06mnonstop
$478Delta
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest Atlanta to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Atlanta found in the last 3 days was to San José, at $372 round-trip. The most popular route is from Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 3 days was $372.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Atlanta 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 round-trip flights cost $602 on average. Morning departures are around 45% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,087.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $619 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Costa Rica is October, when tickets cost $90 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $273 and $221 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Costa Rica on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Costa Rica, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Atlanta to Liberia

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Which airlines fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines operate from Atlanta to Costa Rica and are the leading flight providers. They offer different onboard services depending on the flight and the flight ticket you book.

  • Which is the cheapest route from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    Atlanta to Costa Rica via San Jose is the cheapest route when traveling from Atlanta to Costa Rica. However, you should check the days when the flight follows this route before booking. Again, the flight ticket price varies depending on the time of booking.

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    Delta is the only airline that offers direct flights to Costa Rica. Thus, it takes a shorter time to reach Juan Santamaria International Airport. This is your best choice if you need to get to your destination faster. The other airlines make one or two stops along the way and take longer to reach the final destination. These are the best choices if you want to have fun and adventure along your journey.

  • Which is the leading airline from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    JetBlue is the highest-rated airline offering services between this route. It’s comfortable, has a friendly crew, and offers onboard entertainment.

  • What are the legal requirements for car seats in Costa Rica?

    Car seats for children are mandatory in Costa Rica. The law requires toddlers to children aged 12 years to sit in car seats or booster seats for safety. Therefore, you should be careful when choosing a rental car from the airport to avoid violating the law. If found sandwiching your kids in a car or carrying your baby on your lap, you can get fined.

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

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

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

  • Flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica depart from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This airport has showers where travelers can freshen up before departure. It also provides wheelchair services. All you need to do is submit a special request to receive unique services to get in and off the plane.
  • Flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica also serve airports in Liberia and San Jose cities. However, flight ticket prices vary among flights arriving in these cities.
  • After arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport, you can use elevators after a long flight. There are luggage carriers, especially if you have a piece of heavy luggage.
  • You can book a direct flight from Atlanta to Costa Rica. However, some airlines offer indirect flight services. Direct flights fly nonstop, while indirect flights make one or two stops in major cities during the journey.
  • Many airlines fly via Liberia or San Jose to the Costa Rica route. They arrive in various terminals of different arrival airports. Most of these airports have storage lockers where passengers can store luggage for a certain period of time.
  • Citizens of the United States of America don’t require a visa to enter Costa Rica. You only need a valid passport during entry and a return ticket when exiting Costa Rica. However, these documents are only valid for 90 days.
  • You can book the cheapest route by booking a flight offering indirect services. Not only is an indirect route cheaper, but you can also enjoy historical attractions. If you book a flight making a changeover, you’ll enjoy some adventure along your trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Atlanta 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8429 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

6.0 GoodRafiq, May 2026
ATL - GSP
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For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

Everything was great. The only issue is unfixable. Seats are too small. 😁🤪

No entertainment. Plane was so small had to pink tag a carry on ive used for 20 years easily on board. The fact the flight got in at midnight, had to wait for crew in fort wayne to allow the plane to approach the gate, THEN had to wait for bag on jet bridge made experience irritating at best.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

During the flight, the only refreshments provided were crackers and soft drinks; no substantial food was offered despite the international route. Furthermore, our initial flight was delayed, causing us to miss the connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline did not hold the connection, and we were informed that the next available flight is not for another 24 hours. While I am aware of alternative options via JetBlue, they operate out of JFK, which is not a viable solution for us as a resident of New Jersey.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

This was a Latam operated flight. Seats seemed a bit narrow in business class. Older aircraft.

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

JetBlue was good. Kayak offered us a deal if we bundled the rental car. This was a complete scam. Kayak said the total was $222... but when we went to pick up the car the agent at Rent a wreck said that we had to pay "fees and taxes" for a grand total of $750. I would recommend not using kayak or rent a wreck. They are both complicit in this scam. JetBlue worked out well.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Great price, easy check in, love the free drinks and snacks, and nice crew. The only negative part was waiting for your seat assignment 5 minutes before boarding, and the seats are a bit uncomfortable.

What a great flight. Seats were more comfortable than other airlines. Flight was full but very easy to navigate. No stress no drama

Flight was quick, less time than expected, and the attendants all friendly and helpful. We had paid extra for more leg room and were very comfortable. Haven't flown JetBlue in quite a while. Glad to be back!

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

JetBlue not only has the most comfortable planes, but also used to have the best customer service. Lorie Wright, the lady at the gate was very rude not only to me, but to other passengers as well. Her colleague, the gentleman was also not very friendly. They both were acting like they were doing passengers a favor. The crew on board was very nice.

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

So overall the flight was just average and nothing special. They overbooked some of the flights and they ended up running out of overhead storage space so we had to check our carry-ons which wasn't terrible but we were inconvenienced because of the second connecting flight with a long layover we couldn't get our bags until the final destination. Most of the flight attendants were pretty good and overall the meals were not that great because the chicken was dry and overcooked. They also didn't provide butter or any kind of spread with the bread which is cheap and concerning. The American airlines staff at the check-in counter was kind of unprofessional because this lady just started singing in the middle of checking us in and that's weird. The worst part of the flights was the terrible conditions of the bathrooms which were unclean and did not have toilet paper or toilet tissue available which is kind of insane for a 14-hour and 8 and 1/2 hour flight.

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

My flight today was cancelled because it was Spirit Airlines but have received no refund.

THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND CANCELED FLIGHT. REPLACEMENT FLIGHTS WERE 300% HIGHER SO MY FAMILY COULD NOT GET TOGETHER. WHY AM I GETTING THIS SURVEY?????

If there WAS a flight it would have been EXCELENT..Maybe?

It would have been better IF IT HAD NOT BEEN CANCELED!!!!

There was no flight. Spirit went bankrupt Right before my departure and kayak did not refund me any money. I would like my refund kayak. How can I get it? Please let me know. Thank you

Flights were canceled due to airline shutting down and haven’t received a reimbursement. Had to book last minute new flights which were expensive

My flight was canceled the morning of the flight. I had to rebook a flight with a different airline that cost me $900 out of my pocket

Are you serious? I know this is an automated message but how can you not update the system?

Had a flight change had to get a credit.will I get my money back.

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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