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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$257
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$336
San José
San José1 stop$257
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$336

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

Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
7h 07m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 11:32 pm
SJO
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CMH
9h 01m1 stop
$257Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 19
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6:06 am - 11:37 am
CMH
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SJO
6h 31m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:32 pm
SJO
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CMH
9h 01m1 stop
$268Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:40 am
CMH
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SJO
6h 55m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:32 pm
SJO
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CMH
9h 01m1 stop
$275Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:40 am
CMH
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SJO
6h 55m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:32 pm
SJO
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CMH
9h 01m1 stop
$290Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
7h 37m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:27 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$296Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:54 am - 12:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
26h 28m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:32 pm
SJO
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CMH
9h 01m1 stop
$299Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:50 pm
CMH
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LIR
6h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:05 pm - 11:59 pm
LIR
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CMH
7h 54m1 stop
$469Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 6:37 pm
CMH
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LIR
7h 52m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 11:44 pm
LIR
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CMH
8h 43m1 stop
$489United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 6:37 pm
CMH
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LIR
7h 52m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 11:44 pm
LIR
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CMH
14h 09m2 stops
$493United Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 12:37 pm
CMH
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LIR
8h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:29 pm - 11:54 am
LIR
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CMH
19h 25m2 stops
$511American 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 April, when tickets cost $414 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $829 and $631 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$161
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% 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 4257 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

8.0 ExcellentMaggie, Dec 2025
BWI - LAS
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Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

This flight was a first class choice and left much to be desired. Seat backs on seats were falling apart and torn. Seats actually didn't come to a "full & upright position". Pull out table was sprung. Not any significant leg room. All in all we were on an obviously older plane and felt overcharged for what we received as first class.

A 12 hour flight during the day with one real meal service - are you kidding? Also the breakfast was one of the worst and not what was listed

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

The only thing nice I can say is the flight crew was really nice and apologetic about the situation. They shared as much information as they had and advised us on what we could do about missing connecting flights. The boarding process was so slow. The gate agent was working by herself and should have had someone working with her. It took almost an hour to board because she was trying to board a full flight of people and provide customer service to everyone who was flying standby and/or had questions. It was really chaotic. This didn't help the fact that we were delayed and folks were missing connections the longer it took.

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

2 of the seats in row 31 the entertainment system was not working, and one seat the tray table did not go all the way down. Flight arrived early and departed on time which was great.

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

The flight was delayed by two de-icings. The seatbelt did not work correctly. It did not stay tight.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Sitting on the runway after we land for almost two hours! Not sure if we should blame United or Just Dumpy Vance.

Hotter than Hades in August. Why, why do crews think that in the winter when we are already dressed for cold weather we need a cabin that is 82 degrees. Even the vents were blowing hot air.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

Flight was delayed. De-icing took a while. When we landed had to wait for another plane to vacate our gate. Just an overall bad experience.

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

The captain brought my 6 year old son into the cockpit and allowed him to ask questions, sit in the captain’s chair and talk about all the gears and levers. Made the trip very special for him.

I take this flight about 6-8 times per year. It is convenient and saves an hour or two by skipping PDX, SEA, PHX, or ORD (but it takes longer to get bags to the carousel than Alaska Airlines). I wish the food service were better (but they might cut back on it because it is a red-eye). The WifI seems to go down about an hour out of Anchorage, and then comes back about an hour later...so be warned if this is an issue for you.

Better service. No food options, but we did get drinks and a cookie.

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

We were 4+ hours delayed. AA is absolutely obnoxious. They just kept pushing back the time to the point where we did not get into Vegas until after midnight when we were supposed to arrive like 845pm.

My last flight on 25 Dec, it’s Christmas Day, everyone happy and very good mood. I really enjoy traveling with Americans Airlines from Miami to Minneapolis my home town after long flight from lhe to Doha then Miami. Thank you again to make my travels comfortable and relaxed. Best regards

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Our flight was canceled at the last minute after delaying for hours and our whole holiday had to be canceled they could not get another flight next day we had so much planned 3 hotels, Disney tickets, car rental. It was canceled due to cabin crew not showing up.

They cancelled our flight (and others across the country) because crews called out sick. It was a miserable experience.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

It was good. It will be nice one check Baggage cost and picking seats were free.

Sprit being a value airlines providing flights for less prices, does its basic job. Flight was on time and ride was comfortable. Its did take off and landed on time. Luggage took sometime to arrive at carousal but that could be Newark airport issue.

It ran smoothly even though we were in a high season.

Spirit Airlines has a reputation for being a terrible, cheap airline, this is why. I took a gamble on them, having never flown with them before, and the flight got cancelled. First they delayed the flight about 4 times before finally canceling it because a flight attendant didn’t show up to work that day. That’s so stupid. When I asked a ticketing agent she said that’s “company policy”. A company policy that inconveniences hundreds of passengers because a single flight attendant didn’t show is ridiculous and inefficient. I will never, ever try flying Spirit Airlines again.

Worst every experience travelling with Family. So much delayed while going and returning both. All airlines were time except this. not sure Spirit operational issues. No recommend Spirit. It may spoil your entire trip. Rather spent extra $ and book better airlines.

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

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