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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$313
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$333
San José
San José1 stop$313
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$333

Book Cheap Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas to Costa Rica

Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 11:45 am
DFW
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SJO
20h 05m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 9:31 pm
SJO
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DFW
31h 31m
1 stop
$313Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 15
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5:30 am - 11:45 am
DFW
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SJO
7h 15m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 6:28 pm
SJO
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DFW
28h 28m
1 stop
$314Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
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2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
DAL
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SJO
6h 00m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 5:45 pm
SJO
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DAL
7h 45m
1 stop
$322Southwest
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
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3:20 pm - 1:20 am
DFW
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SJO
11h 00m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 2:10 pm
SJO
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DFW
10h 50m
1 stop
$322Viva
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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4:40 pm - 11:45 am
DFW
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SJO
20h 05m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 10:57 am
SJO
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DFW
20h 57m
1 stop
$328Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:45 am
DFW
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SJO
7h 15m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:56 am
SJO
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DFW
19h 56m
1 stop
$331Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 13
Viva Logo
3:40 pm - 1:15 am
DFW
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SJO
10h 35m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 2:25 pm
SJO
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DFW
11h 05m
1 stop
$332Viva
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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6:10 am - 11:55 am
DFW
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LIR
6h 45m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:18 pm
LIR
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DFW
9h 18m
1 stop
$333JetBlue
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
JetBlue Logo
6:10 am - 11:55 am
DFW
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LIR
6h 45m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 11:18 pm
LIR
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DFW
9h 18m
1 stop
$372JetBlue
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pm
DAL
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SJO
7h 10m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 9:45 pm
SJO
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DAL
7h 35m
1 stop
$382Southwest
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest Dallas 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 Dallas found in the last 72 hours was to San José, at $483 round-trip. The most popular route is from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $483.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Dallas 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 afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $662 on average. Morning departures are around 4% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $701.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Costa Rica is April, when tickets cost $477 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $660 and $653 respectively.

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

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

For Dallas to Costa Rica, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Costa Rica back to Dallas, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$118
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Liberia

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • What airport should I fly into to reach the coastal area of the Gulf of Papagayo?

    Many travelers want to reach the resort beach areas of Costa Rica, and the closest airport to fly into near Papagayo is Liberia Airport. The best way to get there is by rental car, and the kiosks are about 10min away after you land. You can reach Papagayo in about 20-40min.

  • Are there any non-stop flights to Costa Rica from Dallas?

    While there are no non-stop flights to Costa Rica, Delta and United Airlines offer multiple one-stop flights to Liberia Airport. The layovers are generally short, so you’ll arrive in the destination city quickly. Some of the coastal resort areas near Liberia include the Gulf of Papagayo, Tamarindo, Conchal, Langosta, and Flamingo. The best way to get to surrounding areas is by rental car.

  • Does Liberia Airport offer any domestic flights to San Jose, Costa Rica?

    Traveling to other cities from international airports is convenient and saves time. You can fly from Liberia Airport to San Jose easily, and there are multiple non-stop flights to choose from. Sansa is the main carrier, and most of the return flights are also non-stop, so you’ll get home faster. The short flight to San Jose lasts less than an hour.

  • What is required for entry into Costa Rica?

    US citizens must have a valid passport and visa to fly to Costa Rica from Dallas. You also need a return flight ticket to present to the agents when entering the country. If you are carrying more than $10,000, you must complete a form with the Customs Authority for verification.

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

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

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

  • Four international airports serve the Costa Rica area, but only Juan Santamaria and Daniel Oduber Quiros Airports handle destinations outside of Latin America without connecting flights.
  • For business travelers flying to Costa Rica, Juan Santamaria International Airport has special VIP rooms to serve all your business meeting needs. The rooms are equipped with conference tables and multimedia presentation devices.
  • Passengers looking for alternative airports to Dallas/Fort Worth International might consider Dallas Love Field. Southwest Airlines offers one-stop flights to Costa Rica in the afternoons. On certain days, this airport is less congested, and you might save on fares.
  • At Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, travelers can stretch and relax before their flight at yoga spaces located at Gates D40 and E31. Designated rest zones are also located at many of the gates to allow passengers to unwind before they travel.
  • The airlines that fly to Dallas Love Field include Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines, and—depending on the day you travel—flights to Costa Rica depart only in the afternoon.
  • For travelers wanting to travel to different cities in Costa Rica, Juan Santamaria Airport serves Daniel Oduber Quiros in Liberia and other surrounding cities. The short, non-stop flight is less than an hour long, and you can get to destinations in the city via taxi or bus.
  • For those traveling with pets in Costa Rica, Liberia Airport offers a Pet Shuttle that will pick up your pet and take them anywhere in the country, including the airport. They ask for 24-hour notice to book your pet, and the service runs all day until 11 pm.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas 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 4331 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LAS - OKC
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The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

It was as expected and I was grateful for the wheel chair help and ease of use.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Boarding was quick and efficient. We arrived at our destination early.

Seat was VERY uncomfortable. Flight was delayed and then boarded slowly. The crew was super helpful with boarding and supporting maximizing the luggage in the overhead.

The flight changed gates multiple times and flight had to be delayed multiple times

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

On the return flight, arriving in Denver we sat on the tarmac in Denver for over 20 minutes.

Absolutely terrible. Would never fly American again. 2 deplaned incidents and delayed by close to 24 hours. $12 meal voucher for first class passengers was an insult to the injury. Pathetic.

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

The repeated flight delays—this time nearly three hours without any weather-related cause—are unacceptable. Yet, passengers are penalized heavily even for being a minute late. It is unreasonable that there is no compensation for such significant delays, nor even basic provisions like water during the wait or in flight. This imbalance in accountability is deeply frustrating and needs to be addressed.

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

Great just wish they always had WiFi on every flight couldn’t even purchase it

They keep delaying and cancel at last moment and height was for you to get refund need to be in chat line for two hours. I complained to DOT. Never recommend this airline on Kayak please

We had to take a bus to the plane with a old woman and carry on bags, and at landing at the airport we have to wait one hour seating on the plane waiting for a gate. We came back from Australia Bussines class Quantas 16 hours traveling, then wait in Dallas 7 hours for connection...honestly waiting 1 hour more at the plane was the worst part.

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

The flight was a big joke very uncomfortable I had a horrible experience and I will never fly with them again everything about the flight was bogus and I’m not happy with it at all this experience makes me not want to fly ever again

Pricing, boarding time communication, over priced baggage and overall service is lacking, seating unconfortable

Horrendous and unprofessional staff and will never fly spirit again

When I arrived at the airport at 4:00 in the morning, I was notified that I "hadn't paid" for my ticket (I had paid and had a boarding pass). Then I was told that while I had paid, the ticket was $600 more than it actually was, and that I needed to pay that so I could board. None of this was true, of course, but it took 20 minutes, two crew members behind the desk, and one on the phone to clear up.

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