$183 Find Cheap Flights from Miami to Costa Rica - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Miami to Costa Rica departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Miami to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$320
Liberia
Liberianonstop$430
San José
San José2 stops$320
Liberia
Liberianonstop$430

Book Cheap Miami 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 Miami 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Miami to Costa Rica

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
Avianca Logo
1:45 pm - 6:50 pm
MIA
-
SJO
7h 05m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
3:10 pm - 12:05 am
SJO
-
MIA
6h 55m
2 stops
$320Avianca
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 8:07 pm
MIA
-
SJO
2h 57mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 8:10 pm
SJO
-
MIA
3h 09mnonstop
$324American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
Avianca Logo
1:45 pm - 6:50 pm
MIA
-
SJO
7h 05m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
7:45 am - 12:40 pm
SJO
-
MIA
2h 55mnonstop
$325Avianca
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
Avianca Logo
1:45 pm - 6:50 pm
MIA
-
SJO
7h 05m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 12:10 pm
SJO
-
MIA
5h 05m
1 stop
$327Avianca
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 11:40 pm
MIA
-
SJO
7h 50m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 11:15 am
SJO
-
MIA
5h 15m
1 stop
$328Avianca
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 10:15 pm
MIA
-
SJO
11h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:49 pm
SJO
-
MIA
10h 49m
1 stop
$330Delta
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
12:21 pm - 1:18 pm
MIA
-
LIR
2h 57mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 5:25 pm
LIR
-
MIA
3h 04mnonstop
$430American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
MIA
-
LIR
7h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 12:47 am
LIR
-
MIA
9h 22m
1 stop
$444Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 1:18 pm
MIA
-
LIR
2h 54mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 7:50 pm
LIR
-
MIA
3h 03mnonstop
$445American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 am
MIA
-
LIR
7h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 10:32 pm
LIR
-
MIA
7h 32m
1 stop
$465Delta
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest Miami 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 Miami found in the last 5 days was to San José, at $278 round-trip. The most popular route is from Miami (MIA) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $278.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Miami 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 at night, when round-trip flights cost $270 on average. Morning departures are around 18% 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 $386.

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

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $239 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami 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 Miami to Costa Rica is April, when tickets cost $43 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $712 and $670 respectively.

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami to Costa Rica, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$183
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Miami to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Are there nonstop flights from Miami to Costa Rica?

    If you'd like to travel from Miami to Costa Rica onboard a nonstop flight, you're in luck, as airlines such as American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, and British Airways offer such flights.

  • Which airline traveling from Miami to Costa Rica is eco-friendly?

    If you'd like to travel to Costa Rica from Miami with an eco-friendly airline, you should consider traveling with British Airways, as this airline has taken a number of steps to minimize its carbon footprint. Some of the steps it has taken include purchasing new, energy-efficient planes and partnering with carbon offset companies.

  • How can I get to San Jose from Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    To get to the city from the airport, you should board one of the cabs present at this airport. Not only are the cabs fast, but they are also affordable.

  • Where can I get help at Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    Juan Santamaria International Airport has several professional staff. Some of them are located at the tourist office in the airport, while others are present at the airport's lounges. Some are even located at the security checkpoint of the airport. To get help, visit any of these stations.

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

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

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

  • Flights from Miami to Costa Rica usually depart Miami at the astounding Miami International Airport. One of the leading airports in the southern region of the US, this airport is quite famous. This can be attributed to the fact that it has plenty of superb amenities like spacious lounges, clean restrooms, onsite ATMs, water refill stations, an auditorium, and a chapel. Miami International Airport is usually quite busy. As this is the case, to avoid missing your flight, it's important that you get to this airport a couple of hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. If you arrive at the airport this early, you'll be able to be cleared for boarding in time for your flight.
  • The best way to get to Miami International Airport from the city is by taxi. Miami is home to thousands of taxis. As such, you won't find it difficult to find one to transport you to the airport. Although there are plenty of other travel options to transport you to the airport, it's in your best interest to board a taxi, as you won't have to make any stops for any passengers.
  • If you plan on flying from Miami to Costa Rica, it's advisable that you board a plane from Miami to Costa Rica that lands at Juan Santamaria International Airport, as this airport is renowned for having excellent facilities. Named after a national hero, this airport is the hub for airlines such as Avianca Costa Rica, Costa Rica Green Airways, Sansa Airlines, and Volaris Costa Rica. Once you land, you can expect to meet lots of people, as it is the busiest airport in the country. Given that it has modern arrival lounges, you will get the rest you need after alighting from your flight.
  • To enter Costa Rica, there are some documents you need. These documents are a passport and a return document. You also need to show that you have sufficient funds to sustain your stay in the country. Costa Rica, just like all other countries, is strict when it comes to enforcing its entry rules. As this is the case, before boarding your flight from Miami to Costa Rica, kindly ensure that you've got your travel documents in order to avoid any issues with the airport authority.
  • In Costa Rica, children under the age of 12 must be seated in children's seats while in cars. As this is the case, if you plan on traveling with your kid to Costa Rica, it's advisable that you carry your own car seat.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Miami 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1565 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAS - PTY
Read more Copa Airlines reviews

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.

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

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

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

This airline doesn’t five and dime you for everything. I do think that a checked bag should be included in every fare.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

This airline always trick us so we end up paying again for the luggage’s. This airline is worthless and take advantage of travelers .

Now days most airlines flying to Central America have a really poor service, but if you buy first class they will treat you better. I miss those days when flying was fun.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

Absolutely terrible. They boarded the plane, supposedly realized they didn't refuel the plane or load the luggage so we sat as the gate inside the plane for over 2 hours while they supposedly did things that should have been done before having passengers board the planem

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

We sat on plane at gate delayed without communication as to why we were just sitting there

Trash. Sat on the runway for 40 mins…missed connecting flight because of it now I’m stuck. Thanks…a whole fkn lot.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

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

For a 4 1/2 hour international flight all we got was 1 small pack of cookies and a drink. You had to watch movies on your own devise.

I’m sure Business Class would be excellent. I feel like I got what I paid for. Overall it was good and well worth it. I would do it again.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

My checked in luggage cost was $59, almost ticket price. The first 13 rows were empty, but fly attendant did not alow women with little boy change her middle sit, sweet boy was crying, I am so sorry for mother and passengers. At the end of the flight the cabin became impossible cold. Only good was timing of departure and early landing, but it suppose to be normal.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

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!

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.

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

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

Not having an assigned seat until boarding and then having to check my bag.

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

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.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

$120 for a carry on bag !!!!!! Insane. Back-breaking seats. Do not recline. Food service is a disgrace. They give only water and a salty snack. Everything else has a price.

My fly was cancelled so i run to the airport and fight for my fly Thank god at the end was good

Terrible. Flight was delayed without explanation, airplane was in poor condition (old, dirty) and crew was not in a good mood.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

At least free water in all flights Beverages are desired in international flights Luggage damages need be refund!

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Miami to Costa Rica

Information on your arrival and departure airports