$176 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica

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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$436
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$432
San José
San José1 stop$436
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$432

Book Cheap Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Costa Rica

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 22
American Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 1:18 pm
MCI
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LIR
18h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:26 am
LIR
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MCI
19h 41m
2 stops
$432American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
American Airlines Logo
11:28 am - 10:42 pm
MCI
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SJO
12h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 8:58 am
SJO
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MCI
7h 59m
1 stop
$436American Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 22
American Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 1:18 pm
MCI
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LIR
26h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:26 am
LIR
-
MCI
19h 41m
2 stops
$442American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
Delta Logo
5:39 am - 12:00 pm
MCI
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LIR
7h 21m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 11:49 pm
LIR
-
MCI
9h 24m
1 stop
$460Delta
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:10 pm
MCI
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LIR
6h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:41 am
LIR
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MCI
18h 21m
2 stops
$465United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 1:58 pm
MCI
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SJO
9h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 11:01 pm
SJO
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MCI
9h 04m
1 stop
$466American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
5:01 am - 8:14 pm
MCI
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SJO
16h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:29 am
SJO
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MCI
17h 29m
1 stop
$471American Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 11:22 am
MCI
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LIR
18h 55m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:26 am
LIR
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MCI
19h 41m
2 stops
$472American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 8:19 am
MCI
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SJO
22h 44m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 5:24 pm
SJO
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MCI
27h 24m
2 stops
$492Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 13
Southwest Logo
9:15 am - 7:00 pm
MCI
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SJO
10h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
SJO
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MCI
12h 00m
2 stops
$494Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Costa Rica is October, when tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $640 and $627 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Costa Rica, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$176
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Kansas City to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Where should you unwind before flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    Before boarding your flight to Costa Rica, you can unwind at the United Club lounge. Business class flyers of United Airlines and certain credit card holders will get free access. You can replenish with the buffet served at the lounge. There are comfortable seats, a TV area, and workstations to make your journey smooth.

  • Which is the fastest way to fly from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    One of the quickest flights from Kansas City International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is from American Airlines. It has a one-stop flight with a layover at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW). The flying time is approximately 6 hours 30 minutes.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    American passport holders do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica. However, it would be best if you had a passport that has been valid for more than six months. You must also show your return tickets or proof of leaving Costa Rica within 180 days.

  • What’s the most sustainable way of flying from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

    First, you should carry less luggage and choose a flight with minimum layovers and flying time. Apart from these, it would be best to choose an airline with low-emission fuel and lighter aircraft. Delta Air Lines is the most sustainable airline on this route, dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and minimizing waste generation. They use more lightweight in-flight cutlery and meal packaging.

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

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

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

  • If you fly from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Costa Rica, you will mostly land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. This airport of Costa Rica's capital is the hub for Avianca Costa Rica, Costa Rica Green Airways, and Sansa Airlines, connecting it to the smaller destinations of Costa Rica.
  • Those visiting Playa Manuel Antonio National Park should fly from Kansas City International Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta Air Lines. You can take a cab from San Jose to the national park. It is only a two-hour drive away.
  • If you’re a vegan, you might like flying with American Airlines for its special vegan, dairy-free, and lactose-free menu. They also serve tea, coffee, and smoothies made of nut milk. You can pre-book your meals while booking your tickets or place a request 48 hours before taking off.
  • Those flying with American Airlines should upgrade their tickets to premium economy for extra leg space, priority boarding, and assisted airport transfers. Also, premium economy seats are more cushioned and provide pillows and blankets. If you wish to upgrade to business class, the airlines offer free access to Kansas Airport's Admirals Club lounge.
  • If you have booked your tickets with Spirit Airlines, you can request Big Front Seats. These are special seats in the front row of the aircraft, with extra space and deluxe leather seats. You can make your journey more comfortable at an additional charge.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City 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 4335 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LAS - PDX
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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 was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

Everything was great until I lost my water bottle and they can’t seem to locate it. I know I left it on the plane though.

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

Flight from Fort Wayne to Atlanta was the smallest in terms of cabin space that I've ever seen. A carry on I've used for 20 years BARELY fit in overhead compartment. I'm 5'10" and felt very cramped. Not the best experience.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

We departed and landed early which was a nice surprise. The boarding process was slow.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

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.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

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 new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

Cleared standby and gave up my seat. Terrible policy and boarding experience

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

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.

Air condition was not working for long both after boarding and also after landing ; unbearably hot and suffocating

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Everything was excellent and I enjoyed myself. Thank for everything

THe flight was an hour late. You got us on the plan and we sat on the ground for 45 minutes with no information from the pilot whatsoever. Worst flight this year.

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