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Cheap First Class Flight Deals to Costa Rica

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from the United States to Costa Rica currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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 first class round-trip flight deals to Costa Rica

Fr, Sep 4 - Mi, Sep 23
Arajet Logo
12:59 am - 5:03 pm
EWR
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SJO
18h 04m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
11:23 am - 11:30 pm
SJO
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EWR
10h 07m
1 stop
$414Arajet
Fr, Sep 18 - Mi, Sep 23
Arajet Logo
12:00 pm - 5:03 pm
EWR
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SJO
31h 03m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
11:23 am - 11:30 pm
SJO
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EWR
10h 07m
1 stop
$434Arajet
Fr, Sep 18 - Di, Sep 22
Arajet Logo
12:00 pm - 5:03 pm
EWR
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SJO
31h 03m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
5:48 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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EWR
27h 42m
1 stop
$454Arajet
Fr, Sep 11 - Mi, Sep 23
Arajet Logo
12:59 am - 5:03 pm
EWR
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SJO
18h 04m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
11:23 am - 11:30 pm
SJO
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EWR
10h 07m
1 stop
$474Arajet
Fr, Sep 11 - Di, Sep 22
Arajet Logo
12:59 am - 5:03 pm
EWR
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SJO
18h 04m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
5:48 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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EWR
27h 42m
1 stop
$494Arajet
Sa, Mai 30 - Fr, Jun 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 11:33 pm
LAX
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SJO
5h 53mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:53 am - 6:23 am
SJO
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LAX
6h 30mnonstop
$1,538Alaska Airlines
Sa, Aug 1 - Fr, Aug 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 11:46 pm
LAX
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SJO
6h 05mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:06 am - 6:16 am
SJO
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LAX
6h 10mnonstop
$1,558Alaska Airlines
Sa, Jul 25 - Do, Jul 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 11:46 pm
LAX
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SJO
6h 05mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:06 am - 6:16 am
SJO
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LAX
6h 10mnonstop
$1,588Alaska Airlines
Sa, Jul 11 - Fr, Jul 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 11:46 pm
LAX
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SJO
6h 05mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:06 am - 6:16 am
SJO
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LAX
6h 10mnonstop
$1,625Alaska Airlines
Do, Nov 12 - Fr, Nov 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:08 pm
SFO
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SJO
13h 53m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 12:27 pm
SJO
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SFO
12h 42m
1 stop
$3,227Multiple Airlines

Latest first class flight deals to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$414
Liberia
Liberianonstop$1,586
San José
San José1 stop$414
Liberia
Liberianonstop$1,586

Good to Know - First Class Flights to Costa Rica

Low seasonJanuary
Average price round-trip$1,626
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
(price for this month)

FAQs for Costa Rica first class flights

  • Which airline has the best in-flight service?

    Five airlines have been rated the best for first class flights to Costa Rica. The airlines offer amazing perks of flying first class. All the flight attendants, especially from Avianca, American Airlines, and Delta, are friendly and ensure travelers enjoy their time in the air.

  • Which airline has the best amenities for first class travelers?

    For first class flights to Costa Rica, Avianca Airlines has some of the best amenities. From food and beverages and in-flight entertainment, the airline’s services are designed to ensure that travelers can travel with the confidence and comfort they need.

  • Which is the best lounge in Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    Lounges at the Juan Santamaria International Airport offer the ultimate comfort, but VIP Lounge Costa Rica is often rated as the best. The lounge has all the amenities you need to freshen up and relax as you wait for your flight.

  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to Costa Rica?

    Among KAYAK users, Alaska Airlines is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to Costa Rica.

  • Which airlines offer First Class tickets on flights to Costa Rica?

    Traveling to Costa Rica and want to offer yourself a First Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in First Class: Alaska Airlines and Arajet.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First Class tickets to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Costa Rica for economy class as well as First Class travelers.

  • What is the best airline for first class flights to Costa Rica?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to Costa Rica is Delta, with an overall rating of 7.9.

Top tips for finding first class flights to Costa Rica

  • Anyone booking first class flights to Costa Rica will land at the Juan Santamaria International Airport or the Daniel Oduber International Airport. At Juan Santamaria International Airport, the first class lounge is found at Gate 05 upper level. For Daniel Oduber International Airport, the first class lounge is located at the Main Terminal on the left hand side of the 2nd Floor. The lounges provide travelers with complete peace of mind and a comfortable environment as they await their flights.
  • Booking first class flights to Costa Rica gives you an escape from the stress and inconvenience of air travel. You will be able to get into the shorter priority lines that allow you to get through security checkpoints faster. Free checked bags is also something to enjoy about flying first class.
  • Besides getting through security lines faster, you’ll also be among the first to board the plane. That means minimal hassles and time boarding your flight. Better still, airline staff will guide you to your seat and ensure you settle in.
  • Try flying direct if you’re looking to save, as direct first class tickets are cheaper on average.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9737 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

6.0 Goodrsillman, May 2026
ACV - SFO
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Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

WiFi didn’t exist , seats were super cramped, lights stayed on near my seat for a long time while others were dimmed, the food/trash/drink cart hit my shoulder at least a couple of times while moving, food options were down to just one option by the time it got to my row, the utensils were garbage (knife bent at a couple of places by the time I was done eating) the spoon was very flimsy plastic

Friendliest Flight Attendant I’ve seen since I flew on Southwest Airlines. The whole trip was outstanding…and arrived Early!

What a great flight. Seats were more comfortable than other airlines. Flight was full but very easy to navigate. No stress no drama

Flight was quick, less time than expected, and the attendants all friendly and helpful. We had paid extra for more leg room and were very comfortable. Haven't flown JetBlue in quite a while. Glad to be back!

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

JetBlue not only has the most comfortable planes, but also used to have the best customer service. Lorie Wright, the lady at the gate was very rude not only to me, but to other passengers as well. Her colleague, the gentleman was also not very friendly. They both were acting like they were doing passengers a favor. The crew on board was very nice.

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

Direct tv did not work on flight Short flight so no good service offered Arrived early to destination and had to wait for gate to open. Deplaned LATER than if we arrived on time!! Poor planning Jet blue has had something go wrong on every flight I’ve taken with them in last five years. Terribly run airline

Given us a free miles or free flight for waiting for 9 hours I didn’t get home till 5am in the morning and I was supposed to be home at 9:30 touch down.

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.

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

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

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

It would have been better IF IT HAD NOT BEEN CANCELED!!!!

There was no flight. Spirit went bankrupt Right before my departure and kayak did not refund me any money. I would like my refund kayak. How can I get it? Please let me know. Thank you

Flights were canceled due to airline shutting down and haven’t received a reimbursement. Had to book last minute new flights which were expensive

My flight was canceled the morning of the flight. I had to rebook a flight with a different airline that cost me $900 out of my pocket

Are you serious? I know this is an automated message but how can you not update the system?

Had a flight change had to get a credit.will I get my money back.

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

There was a crack in my window seal. And Spirit is now closed forever.

The company went out of business and now I'm stuck in Ft. Lauderdale. Would not recommend.

Spirit changed flight times by 12 hours with coming and going so I refunded tickets and drove

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