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Price, demand and travel trends for Monterey to Costa Rica flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Monterey to Costa Rica right now?

The cheapest fares from Monterey to Costa Rica on KAYAK in the last week were to Liberia (LIR) from $535 round-trip, and to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from $613 round-trip.

Which airport in Costa Rica is the cheapest to fly to from Monterey?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Costa Rica are:

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from $853
• Liberia (LIR) from $930

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Monterey to Costa Rica?

Saturday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Monterey to Costa Rica, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 28% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Monterey to Costa Rica?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Costa Rica during the afternoon, but the difference compared with the evening, the most expensive time to fly, is minimal, just 2%.

Key details for Monterey to Costa Rica flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$373
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Monterey to San José

Your Monterey to Costa Rica flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Fares from Monterey to Costa Rica are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $738 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Monterey to Costa Rica?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Monterey to Costa Rica have ranged from $738 to $942.

  • What are the main airports serving Costa Rica?

    Flights to Costa Rica use two main airports, San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and Liberia (LIR).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Monterey to Costa Rica?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Monterey to Costa Rica. However, United Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Monterey to Costa Rica?

    On flights from Monterey to Costa Rica you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Costa Rica?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Costa Rica include:

    • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
    • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
    • Museo de Oro
    • Morazan Park

Your guide to booking Monterey to Costa Rica flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for November when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Saturday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 28% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Monterey. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San José, which is the most popular destination in Costa Rica. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as La Fortuna, Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Monterey to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Monterey 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 10302 reviews
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Food was good. Clean aircraft. But why do the airlines make the seats so narrow?! Your executives should have ride in a seat so restrictive for 11 hours and see how miserable it is! When.we got to MUC they changed my boarding gate 3 times for my next flight!!!!

8.0 ExcellentLouis, Oct 2026
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Food was good. Clean aircraft. But why do the airlines make the seats so narrow?! Your executives should have ride in a seat so restrictive for 11 hours and see how miserable it is! When.we got to MUC they changed my boarding gate 3 times for my next flight!!!!

Santa Barbara is a super small and easy airport. Breezed through rental car return, breezed through Security, ordered a coffee and muffin and to my gate in less than 30 minutes. Maybe because it was a small airport we got the oldest plane. Hardly any overhead space and absolutely zero internet. Its NFL Sunday man! That hurt.

We were delay because so many bags needed to be gate checked and it was disappointing not to have outlets in the seats for such a long flight.

overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.

Excellent. I had a medical emergency on flight SNA-ORD and the attendants were very helpful.

Smooth flight, easy boarding process. Made up time in the air with initial delay due to weather pass through

Flight was over two hours late, but they notified us early in the morning. They ended up changing planes the food on board that was extremely mediocre and we were in premier class.

awesome team work seen since on board till off plane in my destination. thanks you so much.

Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

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