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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$336
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$374
San José
San José1 stop$336
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$374

Book Cheap Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus to Costa Rica

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:56 am
CMH
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SJO
7h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 12:25 am
SJO
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CMH
9h 05m
1 stop
$336Delta
Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 7:07 pm
CMH
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SJO
16h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 2:12 pm
SJO
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CMH
12h 37m
2 stops
$341American Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
6:41 pm - 11:25 am
CMH
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SJO
18h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 3:01 pm
SJO
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CMH
13h 26m
1 stop
$343American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 15
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:55 am
CMH
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SJO
7h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 12:30 am
SJO
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CMH
9h 10m
1 stop
$356Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 16
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 7:07 pm
CMH
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SJO
16h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 3:01 pm
SJO
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CMH
13h 26m
1 stop
$361American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
7:51 pm - 1:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
19h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:42 am
SJO
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CMH
9h 07m
1 stop
$364American Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
8h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:26 pm
SJO
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CMH
10h 56m
1 stop
$372American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
American Airlines Logo
6:58 am - 11:28 am
CMH
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LIR
6h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 12:59 am
LIR
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CMH
8h 19m
1 stop
$374American Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
United Airlines Logo
9:36 pm - 12:10 pm
CMH
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LIR
16h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 9:42 am
LIR
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CMH
16h 15m
2 stops
$399United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:10 pm
CMH
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LIR
8h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 9:35 am
LIR
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CMH
16h 08m
2 stops
$419United Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Costa Rica is February, when tickets cost $430 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $786 and $625 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Do I need a visa when I fly from Columbus to Costa Rica?

    You won't need a visa or a valid passport to travel from Columbus to Costa Rica. You only need to obtain a visa if you stay in Costa Rica for more than 180 days.

  • Where will I have layovers when I fly from Columbus to Costa Rica?

    You must make at least one or two stops after taking off in Columbus before you arrive in Costa Rica. These layovers will most often occur at airports like Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

  • Which airline should I choose when I fly from Columbus to Costa Rica with kids?

    If you're concerned about keeping your kids occupied as you fly from Columbus to Costa Rica, consider flying with United Airlines. This option will set your kids up with complimentary children's activity kits.

  • What is the most sustainable airline that flies to Costa Rica?

    Most airlines are taking steps to become more sustainable, but only some are going as far as American Airlines. It's fully committed to becoming carbon-neutral within the next 30 years and is upgrading its fleet to make this mission possible.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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

  • Those flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Costa Rica might be pleasantly surprised to see how many airlines can get you there. American Airlines, United Airlines, and even Spirit Airlines routinely fly to Costa Rica. But depending on your travel plans, you must decide which airport in Costa Rica is the best choice. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is the preferred choice for most people, but Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) is another good option.
  • There is no shortage of airlines that can fly you from Columbus, OH, to Costa Rica, but no nonstop flights will get you to Costa Rica in under 8 hours.
  • If you settle on flying with an airline like Spirit Airlines, you won't be able to fly first class, since it doesn't offer this as an option. You will want to look for an airline like American Airlines that can provide first-class accommodations if that is how you prefer to fly. When you fly first class, you can access comfortable seating and more dining and in-flight entertainment options.
  • Those looking to save money while flying from Columbus to Costa Rica can do so by not checking any bags for their flight. Almost all airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines, charge baggage fees for every checked bag. You can cut your travel costs by only bringing a carry-on bag on a flight if it meets your airline's requirements. For example, United Airlines limits the carry-on bag size to 9 in x 14 in x 22 inches.
  • To ensure you get your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Costa Rica, you should plan to arrive at the airport about three hours before the flight departure time. You can unwind in the airline lounges while waiting to board your flight.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4315 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

8.0 ExcellentDianne, Mar 2026
LAS - LAX
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No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The last 3 flights between BWI and BDL canceled the beverage service mid- way. Just say up front that the fight is too short. Thanks!

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

I have to wait for the flight for 3 hours. The gate was switching for 5 times. Made feel frustrated. Delays took all my sleep. I went to work without any sleep.

Staff was good! Didn't like how slow the luggage return was

Checking in at desk in Chicago was horrible. Person was not friendly never smiled and said my flight was not paid for so I had to give another credit card. Then it ended up that I was charged twice. Then after arriving at my destination had to wait on the phone a long time to speak to a person to fix the double charge! Thank goodness the flight was perfect.

It’s was a cheap flight and they got us there safely. It’s just their whole business model that make the experience “meh.” They make you paranoid about whether your personal item is too big. They make you paranoid about being crammed into a middle seat at the back of the plane. They purposely cram people together leaving multiple rows completely empty and even after the door closes the FA’s announce that everyone has to sit in their assigned seat. We knew what we were buying and in that regard we got a cheap and safe flight but it felt like they do their best to take any enjoyment out of the experience. That’s all on management, not the crew.

They changed our boarding gates at the last minute! No one at gate told us! It was finally announced over loud speaker but the person spoke very broken English and couldn’t understand!! Just went to information board to confirm. Had a “ medical emergency “ they called it and we couldn’t use bathrooms ( I understand) The flight attendant allowed the teenager sitting in my row to move to be with friend? Would have loved the same from my husband at back of plane! Why did attendant ask me twice to push my bag under the seat and NEVER once said anything to man in aisle across from me?? His was laying in floor!! Rate food? What food? Just drinks were offered for a price. Should be against the law to charge $5 for water. No… not the best flight.

The bag situation was confusing. I didn’t know I had to pay for Carry ons. The seats were uncomfortable and there was no entertainment

Spirit Airlines at Laguardia is a small terminal so it is quick to get to your gate and to get your luggage. The flight is short enough to orlando and the price was very inexpensive. The seats do not move so you can't recline. Drinks and snakcks should be complimentary.

Bad. I know TSA is a mess right now but they “overbooked” the flight and almost didn’t let 10 of us on. Can’t put even a normal backpack under the seat, tray table is barely a foot wide, have to pay for literally everything. Apparently you can bid on your seats, too, so really the baseline ticket only covers the possibility of maybe getting on the plane. The staff were nice though, can only imagine the stress they are under.

I was double booked for my ticket- they have record of it and admitted to their error but wouldn’t let me board until I paid once again for the fare- have documentation of their mistake -

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