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Cheap Flights from Denver to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$433
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$606
San José
San José2 stops$433
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$606

Book Cheap Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Costa Rica

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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3:15 pm - 8:30 am
DEN
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SJO
17h 15m
2 stops
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7:45 am - 6:20 pm
SJO
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DEN
10h 35m
1 stop
$433Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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3:20 pm - 1:15 am
DEN
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SJO
9h 55m
1 stop
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2:20 am - 1:50 pm
SJO
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DEN
11h 30m
1 stop
$434Viva
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 7
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10:00 am - 8:20 am
DEN
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SJO
22h 20m
2 stops
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2:15 am - 1:50 pm
SJO
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DEN
11h 35m
1 stop
$435Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Sun, Jul 5
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10:42 pm - 11:06 am
DEN
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SJO
12h 24m
1 stop
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5:55 pm - 6:20 pm
SJO
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DEN
24h 25m
1 stop
$436Copa Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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7:43 pm - 5:30 am
DEN
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SJO
9h 47m
1 stop
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6:40 am - 12:14 pm
SJO
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DEN
5h 34mnonstop
$438United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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3:20 pm - 1:15 am
DEN
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SJO
9h 55m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 1:50 pm
SJO
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DEN
11h 30m
1 stop
$439Viva
Fri, May 29 - Thu, Jun 4
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3:55 pm - 9:15 pm
DEN
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SJO
5h 20mnonstop
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11:13 am - 11:57 pm
SJO
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DEN
12h 44m
1 stop
$444United Airlines
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 16
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10:42 pm - 12:21 pm
DEN
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SJO
13h 39m
1 stop
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4:08 am - 6:20 pm
SJO
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DEN
14h 12m
1 stop
$447Copa Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 17
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8:40 am - 6:40 pm
DEN
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SJO
10h 00m
1 stop
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1:40 pm - 10:20 pm
SJO
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DEN
8h 40m
1 stop
$450Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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11:57 pm - 11:00 am
DEN
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LIR
11h 03m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 10:00 pm
LIR
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DEN
8h 50m
1 stop
$616American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest Denver 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 Denver found in the last 72 hours was to San José, at $434 round-trip. The most popular route is from Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $586.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Denver 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 $495 on average. Morning departures are around 24% 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 $695.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Denver 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $596, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver 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 Denver to Costa Rica is December, when tickets cost $128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,497 and $1,362 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Denver 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 Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Denver to Costa Rica. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Denver to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Are there any non-stop trips available from Denver, Colorado, to Costa Rica?

    Yes, numerous airlines offer non-stop trips from Denver to Costa Rica. Airlines such as United Airlines, Spirit, Frontier and United offer non-stop trips straight into Juan Santamaria International Airport from Denver. Try reserving on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to catch non-stop trips from Denver, Colorado, to Costa Rica.

  • Is it only United Airlines that flies the Denver, Colorado, to Costa Rica route?

    The airlines that fly this route not only include United, but American, Frontier, JetBlue, Major, Southwest, Delta, and Interjet, etc. If you’re looking to fly cheap, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are known to offer good deals. American, United, JetBlue, and Interjet are among the popular airlines that fly this route.

  • Which terminal do airlines flying from Denver, CO, headed to Costa Rica operate from?

    Most of the airlines flying from Denver International use Terminal West. For instance, American, United, and JetBlue Airlines operate from Terminal West. However, Frontier uses Terminal N. To know which terminal your flight is on, be sure to check your flight itinerary detailed on the website or in your email confirmation.

  • Which airport should I fly to, so I can fly to other cities within Costa Rica?

    JSO has a terminal known as Terminal Domestika, reserved specifically for domestic journeys. This terminal is used by smaller aircraft, such as Sansa, to fly passengers that would like to fly to other cities within Costa Rica.

  • How to get from the airport to the city center after my Denver to Costa Rica flight?

    The capital city is roughly 10 miles from the airport; hence, it is not very far. Upon arrival, you can either use a taxi, which is often more expensive, private transfers or a shuttle. The Liberia Shuttle offers great service, ensuring security and comfort to all their passengers despite their reasonable prices.

  • What are the car seat laws in Costa Rica?

    If you choose to rent a car and travel with a child, a car sear is required. The car seat law in Costa Rica is set following a child’s age and weight. Children under 12 or 57 inches in height should be in a car seat.

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

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

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

  • To arrive in Costa Rica from Denver, Colorado, you’ll need to fly out of Denver International Airport, one of the largest airports in the world.
  • Use the A Line train, the airport coaches, a shuttle or a cab to get to DEN. Going by train or by coach is cheaper.
  • The shopping centers, book stores, jewelry shops, and restaurants are spread over Gates A to C at DEN, as well as a terminal known as Jeppesen.
  • DEN usually offers lovable pets as therapy to help anxious fliers relax before their trip. To access such therapy, try asking one of the volunteers.
  • Upon landing at Juan Santamaria International Airport, the security check area will be on the left and the check-in area will be on your right.
  • For a bar, go to the upper-level terminal and use Gate 9 while at JSO. They even have a Starbucks, an ice-cream parlor, and restaurants.
  • The currency exchange counters and ATMs at JSO are available and open 24/7. ATMs are located at the baggage claim area and the boarding rooms.
  • After arriving at SJO, you can access the parking area from the terminal. As an arriving passenger, use the lower level of the parking area.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4284 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

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.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

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

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

The food is terrible I ask for water never got transport my mother we’re late and my sister from Lima was the worst waiting to long for wheelchair

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Putting people that close to the bathroom, where you have to look into the bathroom as people are exiting and entering was not great and the smell was also not great. I know the airlines are desperate for more chairs, but that seat is a crime.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

one staffer was frustrated (it happen); the flight was late and the pilot mentioned they'll make amend but the snacks were the same, other than that the aircraft was clean and everything went smooth, no complaints

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

No seat back entertainment. And app had a hard time getting entertainment loaded.

ticket agent lady wás very helpful , she arranged wheel chair for my elderly mother

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

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).

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

My Frequent Flyer nber wasn't put on as I was told it was..... This resulted in a last group boarding and no priority tags on My bags.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

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