Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Boston to San José
Entry restrictions
Costa Rica has allowed all countries in the world to enter by air.
Entry requirements
Travelers must complete the digital Health Pass 48 hours before boarding.
Travelers must have a travel insurance with coverage of COVID-19 treatment and accommodation costs. Check Visit Costa Rica website for more details.
Costa Rica has eased their travel regulations and removed the requirement of RT-PCR tests for the detection of the coronavirus.
All other info
Expired residence permits (DIMEX) with category “permanente" are extended until 11 January 2021, with categories “temporales" and “especiales" which expired after 18 December 2019 are extended until 11 January 2021 and with category “estancias" which expired after 17 March 2020 are extended until 12 February 2021.
For information on visas, refer to the General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners.
There are currently 24,766 active cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in CR and 3,018 deaths as of Apr 13 2021
Please see our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Restrictions page for more information on restrictions worldwide.
There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK, the shortest multi-flight duration is 6h 53m.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($87) and Multiple Airlines ($140), and the lowest round-trip tickets have been found on Spirit Airlines ($214) and Multiple Airlines ($307).
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From Boston to San José, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Boston , the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.
When flying out of Boston you will be using Boston Logan Intl, often referred to as Boston Airport. You will be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl, also known as San José Airport.
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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 San José with an airline and back to Boston with another airline.
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 San José from Boston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
Cons: "It was awesome"
Pros: "Good attention"
Pros: "Na"
Cons: "They always change the gates, also too many disorders in the gate previous the boarding process, the process it is not clean. They took hand baggage aleatory to send to down and do not ask if we have fragile stuffs there."
Pros: "Better entertaining sistem"
Cons: "Crew wasn’t very serviceful"
Cons: "Maybe less cold the temperature."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything"
Cons: "everything was good!"
Cons: "Only one working bathroom, long lines"
Pros: "Everything"
Cons: "Bagage claim sucks"
Cons: "Nothing"
Cons: "No earphones for hearing the movies"
Pros: "Na"
Cons: "Na"
Pros: "Que el avion era de 2 filas conn2 lugares"
Cons: "La comodidad.. Son muy estrechos..."
Cons: "There was a prolonged delay on arrival in Panama, as the gate was apparently in use. They set up stairs (on the runway?) and they transported us by bus to the airport. On the connecting flight to Guatemala, they began boarding an hour before departure, only to wait on a bus to be taken to the aircraft. Apparently the airline doesn't only double book seats on flights, but on Gates on arrival and departure as well? Aside from this particular gripe, the crews were pleasant and the airfare was a relative bargain, so all in all not a bad option IMO."
Pros: "was on time"
Cons: "terrible, waiting in one gate , then we have to go to another gate take a bus under the rain, fullof people luggage, , gave us terrible seats in the back small plane. the bathroom was not clean at all"
Cons: "Panama no tiene free wi-fi"
Pros: "The attention with Copa Airlines was great"
Pros: "Nothing really"
Cons: "Boarding process in Panama is very disorganized"
Pros: "Excellent!!!"
Pros: "Nol charges for alcohol on the plane ride. Food was great"
Cons: "Lack of como from Pilot. In Panama the lack of English speaking personnel."
Cons: "Everything was OK"
Cons: "No entertainment."
Pros: "Courtesy, timing, comfort."
Cons: "The food. It was a bit heavy."
Cons: "Premium seating not a good buy."
Pros: "Bueno"
Pros: "technology and movie/entertainment selection. plus drinks were included"
Pros: "Service"
Cons: "This airline Lost my baggage and they didn’t help me"
Pros: "We actually arrived earlier than schedule. Very impressed."
Pros: "N/A"
Cons: "No air conditioning, small gates, too crowded."
Cons: "El aeropuerto internacional de Panama es sencillamente horrible y extremadamente caro y ni siquiera wifi free hay para los pasajeros que como yo tenemos que hacer escala. La señal para llamar por teléfono usando mi propia proveedor. Es un aeropuerto del siglo pasado que ya es hora COPA que tiene su centro de operaciones pongan de su parte para hacer más placentero la estadía en ese aeropuerto; aeropuertos como el CR o el de Bogotá no más sale uno del avión y hay excelente wifi que le permite a uno estar en contacto con la familia."
Pros: "The aireplane in clean. And the people ver y gently"
Cons: "Board not very organized"
Pros: "No delays on departure. Smooth boarding process"
Pros: "Everything went well, very nice and good."
Cons: "The seats could be a little uncomfortable when sleeping, and I'm vegan so eating anything was difficult."
Pros: "Planes are clean and crew is nice"
Cons: "Overall they are a poorly organized airline, they will over sell their tickets and then expect you to give yours away. Boarding was messy."
Pros: "One of your crew members went above and beyond to help a family that was sitting next to me. That kind if service was unexpected and a huge help to the family. We were all impressed. They were all very cordial and polite."
Pros: "Very friendly and professional service combined with good food"
Pros: "2 free checked bags, and hot sandwich and drink in coach"
Cons: "Can't think on anything"
Cons: "Never answered the numbers I called when I got to the airport ended up having to rent with another company"
Pros: "Not much to choose from leaving out of Boston but panama to Buenos Aires was better"
Cons: "The food quality and the entertainment was below average and"
Pros: "- nice staff - food on the plane"
Cons: "Touch screen didn't work"
Pros: "Thank you for offering food, but something's without meat would have me flying copa every time!"
Cons: "Flights were delayed"
Pros: "Staffs were so kind and professional."
Pros: "EVERYTHING"
Cons: "NOTHING"
Pros: "EXCELLENT ATTENTION"
Cons: "NOTHING"
Pros: "The service overall is great. The airplane is comfortable. Airport in Panama has very good service. I would take Copa again."
Cons: "None"
Pros: "Oct 30 2015 Went smooth and without delays"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Spirit Airlines were not helpful with my situations"
Cons: "Spirit batting .900 against me when it comes to movie length delays. You guys are the cheapest for sure but your consistent inconsistency let me down once again. See you never."
Pros: "Colorful crowd"
Cons: "Baggage"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "No refund policy is a joke"
Cons: "Couple next to me were trying to join the mile high club and I had the window seat ! Not very comfortable !!!"
Cons: "Last minute cancel"
Pros: "Staff was excellent"
Pros: "Pretty miserable flying experience."
Pros: "Good service"
Cons: "Everything was good."
Cons: "Delayed both ways"
Pros: "No frills or personality"
Pros: "Price"
Pros: "Great ticket price. I don't mind packing light to save money."
Cons: "No wifi"
Cons: "They charged me three times"
Cons: "Fight was delayed"
Pros: "Price"
Cons: "Can't think of anything"
Pros: "The story I came away with."
Cons: "The speed at which the 22 year old girl sitting between the eye-drop salesmen fled the plane when we landed. Atlantic City is a funny destination."
Cons: "Delayed.... Delayed... Delayed"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything"
Cons: "the damn fees. you need to make them clear when tickets are purchased."
Cons: "Long lines, delays and unhappy employees"
Cons: "Spirit is never worth flying. At the end of the day it is not any cheaper and is certainly of a lesser quality than it's worth. It is uncomfortable, inefficient, and scammy. I have flown them three times expecting improvements. None have been made. I won't be flying with them again."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "It got canceled on my way to the airport"
Cons: "There was a delay that was not announced at the gate"
Cons: "To early in the morning."
Pros: "More comfortable than I expected"
Cons: "Fees are too complicated"
Cons: "supposed to leave at 9 p.m. didn't leave until 12:30 a.m.. Had to find another way to get back to Balto. No reimbursement at all."
Cons: "Everything was fine. A little slow at checkin but all was pretty good"
Pros: "Nothing."
Cons: "Everything!"
Cons: "Once they have your money the staff doesn't care. Lack of communication and over priced for the "quality""
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Upcharges make you as expensive as other airlines but service is terrible so not worth it"
Pros: "Piloting of plane on take off and landing was smooth."
Cons: "Nickel & dimed start to finish. Well, lots more than nickels and dimes. Charges left and right for things that shouldn't be charged. Hated it. Won't take Spirit again."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything. Delay. Expensive luggage."
Cons: "cancelled after 4 gate changes and beginning boarding. no rebooking."
Pros: "Only the price"
Cons: "Charge for bags ...gate change ..tight seating don't recline."
Pros: "i was assigned randomly the unassigned seat 1a, first class despite only purchasing economy. lucky me!"
Cons: "Crazy loud unruly passengers chaotic cabin and constant jostling from the aisle"
Pros: "Nothing, nothing at all"
Cons: "Everything from the size of"
Cons: "Hour long delay"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything, everything is about money and nothing is about the customer"
Cons: "I will not use them again as they charged me an extra $100 for 2 bags. With American they would have been free.............who ever heard of charging for in the cab bags!"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything"
Cons: "Staff are the rudest most unhelpful people imaginable"
Cons: "See above."
Pros: "If you just need to get from here to there, you can't beat it!"
Cons: "Everything costs extra"
Cons: "late"
Pros: "Boarding process was speedy"
Cons: "Expensive baggage prices, also having to pay to choose a seat"
Pros: "good. functional. cheap."
Airlines flying from Boston to San José have enacted additional safety measures and adjusted policies to better accommodate travelers. Policies vary by airline.
Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Boston to San José
Mandatory masks
Masks required on board, masks provided on flights from Boston to San José
Social distancing seating
Middle seats unavailable to book on flights from Boston to San José
Pre-flight testing
Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights from Boston to San José
Flexible cancellations
Waiving of change fees. Search flexible flights from Boston to San José