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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
San José
San José2 stops$293
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$311
San José
San José2 stops$293
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$311
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Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to Costa Rica flights

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

Are flights from Nashville to Costa Rica cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Nashville to Costa Rica are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $530 round-trip.

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

The cheapest fares from Nashville to Costa Rica on KAYAK in the last week were to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from $293 round-trip, and to Liberia (LIR) from $311 round-trip.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Costa Rica?

September is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $434. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $624.

When is the best time to book flights from Nashville to Costa Rica?

Book your flights 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 20% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

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

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 $516
• Liberia (LIR) from $565

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

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Nashville to Costa Rica, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 23% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

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

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Costa Rica during the evening with average prices of $530. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $599.

Key details for Nashville to Costa Rica flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$122
Beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Nashville to Liberia

Your Nashville 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 Nashville to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Fares from Nashville to Costa Rica are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $434 (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 Nashville to Costa Rica?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Nashville to Costa Rica have ranged from $434 to $694.

  • 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 Nashville to Costa Rica?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Nashville to Costa Rica. One-stop options include:

    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • Southwest

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Nashville to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Nashville to Costa Rica average $908 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) from $501
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from $548
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) from $564

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

    On flights from Nashville to Costa Rica you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First 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

  • Is there a business center at BNA?

    Business travelers flying from Nashville can now access BNA business centers. The business center at BNA is located on the ticketing level near the escalator right in front of the C / D checkpoint at Wright Travel. You can also have access to amenities such as photocopying and fax machines.

  • How do I check in at BNA?

    Most airlines at BNA offer curbside check-in, which makes checking your luggage easier, and you will be good to go. Use the self-check-in kiosk found inside the airport if you need to print a boarding pass. Enter your confirmation number, print your boarding pass, and be on your way.

  • Is there a pet relief area at SJO?

    SJO features a few pet relief areas that passengers traveling with their furry friends can utilize. The pet relief facilities are located in terminal A landside, north of the ticketing office and south parking garage and north of the ticketing office in terminal B. Additionally, you can use the one airside near Gates 16 and 17.

  • Where can I spend the night at SJO?

    You can spend the night at Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, located 0.4 miles away. The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle services.

Your guide to booking Nashville to Costa Rica flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 20% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for September when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 23% 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 Nashville. 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.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Nashville to Costa Rica nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is usually the cheapest.
  • If you are looking to have a nice meal at Nashville International Airport (BNA), there are several points to eat from while you wait for your flight. Find Arrington Wine Bar & Grill at Concourse A near gate A-4, Pig Star by Peg Leg Porker at Concourse B near gate B-4, and Bongo Java at Concourse C near gate C-5.
  • With prior notice, active duty U.S. military personnel traveling on orders may use the military lounge at San Jose International Airport (SJO). Snacks, drinks, internet connectivity, a large screen television, charging stations and books are just a few of the amenities offered. There are also tables and seats for comfy seating. Other passengers can also access these services but at a cost. The lounge is located near California and the US flags outside terminal 2.
  • There aren’t any non-stop flights from Nashville to Costa Rica. However, you can find connecting flights with the shortest layover time from BNA to SJO. Fly with Southwest Airlines, which makes one stop at Houston International Airport or Baltimore International Airport. You can also opt for multiple connecting flights such as Spirit Airlines, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United airlines if you want to save money. These airlines usually make stops at FLL, PHL, EWR, MIA, IAH and DCA airports.
  • If you are looking forward to exploring Costa Rica without any limitations, consider hiring car rental services upon landing at SJO. The car rental agencies like Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise, Zipcar, Avis, FOX, SIXT, Payless, National and Dollar are found at the airport’s facility across Terminal B.
  • Nursing mothers traveling through Nashville International Airport can access nursing lounges located behind the A/B court. The rooms are equipped with electrical outlets, baby changing tables, hand dryers, sinks and comfortable seating suitable for breastfeeding.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nashville 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 4214 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Stop asking fir people to check carry on and then bind are free. Then the wait to get your luggage is ridiculous. This particular flight came with a 45 min wait, after waiting in tarmac waiting for a gate inhaling jet exhaust. And how about those landings?! Do the pilots not know the earth is coming up under the descending plane?! This is the only airline I get sick on. Every. Time.

4.0 OkayVera, Oct 2026
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Stop asking fir people to check carry on and then bind are free. Then the wait to get your luggage is ridiculous. This particular flight came with a 45 min wait, after waiting in tarmac waiting for a gate inhaling jet exhaust. And how about those landings?! Do the pilots not know the earth is coming up under the descending plane?! This is the only airline I get sick on. Every. Time.

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

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

No space for our carryon and needed to check at plane before boarding !

Flight attendants were in a bad mood and we were late

I didn't use the onboard amenities, so it is difficult to comment on those services. Otherwise, the flight from Nashville to Toronto was quite crowded, but the boarding process and the flight itself were perfectly fine.

I Love Delta but one of the flight crew training in courtesy snd hospitality.

The temperature on the flight was unbearably hot and they were unable to serve waters and did t make any adjustments. This impacted us both when leaving, we pushed away from the gate but didn’t taxi for takeoff for awhile then arrived ‘early’ yet were stuck in the plane for longer than we should have been.

My seats are comfortable because I choose to fly in the exit rows and this time upgraded to first class with minimum sky miles. Otherwise, I would not be happy in regular seats or even middle comfort seats. Onboarding on the return flight from Nashville to Atlanta was hot and very uncomfortable for over 30 minutes due to extreme hot weather. However, Delta should provide some other air flow option as it was almost unbearable until 10 minutes after take-off. First class seats should be equipped with cup holders. Currently, the middle console is used and is flat and prone to spilling drinks.

There is consistently no communication/updated time slots in the app on when a flight will board when its delayed, which is the most frustrating as a consumer trying to understand if they need to get food now, or if there is actually a chance for them to eat during their layover. This keeps being my experience with delta and a potential reason to change airlines.

I was in Comfort and we didn’t get any drinks, chips or anything! First Class got full service on the flight and Comfort got nothing. Seat was horrible and uncomfortable

Short trip, no food and therefore no expectation for much interaction with staff who were pleasant and professional. My critique is on comfort of the seats. Exit rows and comfort seats do not provide enough personal space for 3 side-by-side seats, especially when in the middle row. Some passengers are not considerate of the middle seat and there should be signs that state something to the effect of: "please consider giving middle seats use of the armrests."

The tray table was broken and the food was terrible.

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

No WiFi. Arrival was early but gate was occupied and had to sit on jet 30 min to deplane.

The united employees at the gate treated me very rudely and called me nefarious

The head rest is too big and cannot be placed differently/removed. Causes one head to tilt forward and increase back pain

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

The planes are so dirty! Food crumbs and finger print smudges, Dust over the vents and carpet stains. It’s disgusting.

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

Both of the first class flight attendants were rude, to everyone, not just us. The one in coach was more helpful to us than the ones in first class!

There was more leg room in what was most likely a basic assigned seat (row 25) then on other airlines I've flown lately.

They lost my luggage and have ruined first day of my vacation. Still don’t have it. I have nothing. I also paid for a seat I did not get. They changed both our seats with no notice. Will never fly this airline again.

My overall experience with JetBlue was pretty poor and disappointing. We originally booked a DIRECT flight home from Boston on 9/28 at 8:00pm even though it cost more than the non direct flights. With no reason other than "unforeseen circumstances", our flight home Monday was cancelled and we were rebooked on a 7:00am flight on 9/29 with a layover in JFK. We were traveling with sick kids coming home from a funeral of a loved one and needed to be at work on Tuesday so paying extra for a flight home Monday was something we had to do. The original direct flights were considerably more expensive than the non direct flights- so I don't understand how Jetblue did absolutely NOTHING to compensate or right their mistake. We will not be booking with them in the future because they are not reliable and they showed no remorse nor did they make any attempt to make things right. The least they could have done was credit the difference in cost of flight because I know our original flights cost more than the one we were rebooked on. Once again- we will not be flying with them in the future and will advise family and friends to be aware of the risk you run when giving them your business. Do better.

The flight attendant was snarky and the flight took off very late. I know it was an issue with air traffic control and the runways in Boston, so not really anyone's fault, but very frustrating, I missed an important meeting because of rgr delay. They didn't offer headphones to watch the TV, but luckily I remembered my own and was able to enjoy watching a movie.

Terrible. We originally booked a direct flight from BOS to MCO on 9/28 at 8:00pm and it was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and the flight we were rebooked on was on 9/29 at 7:00am with a layover in JFK. We were traveling with sick kids so leaving at such an early hour was absolutely miserable, and on top of that we all missed work which we couldn’t afford. On top of that- we paid a fortune for our flights to be direct without a layover and the flights with layovers were cheaper so at the very minimum we should have been refunded the difference. With absolutely no explanation or sympathy from JetBlue- we will avoid using them in the future due to the fact they aren’t reliable nor do they correct their mistakes.

Experience with JetBlue was poor. We were originally suppose to fly home on a direct flight on Monday the 28th at 8:00pm and we it was canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances” and we were rebooked on a 7am flight on Tuesday the 29th with a layover in JFK. Traveling with sick kids and waking up at an ungodly hour was miserable, and not only that it caused all of us to miss work. We intentionally flew our Monday on a direct flight and the direct flight was far more than the non direct flights on any given day. There was no compensation provided let alone a reasonable explanation. When you are charging people those type of prices for domestic same coast flights- you should be at least refunding the cost difference of the flights if you are rebooking them on a cheaper flight. I will never fly JetBlue again because they are unreliable and don’t correct their mistakes.

see my previous response about being kicked off the flight and having to fly the next day, ruining a planned vacation tour.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

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.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

The baggage process at the gate was terrible. Stay was not friendly at all

They lost my bag on both the going and return flight of my round-trip.

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

Flight was on-time, boarding was flawless and the crew was friendly.

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

It was good. But the gate team made me check my carry on when there was plenty of space for my luggage on the plane. Otherwise our trip was fine.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all connecting flights, leading to an increase in the number of connections. As a result, I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech due to the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. CMN Airport was understaffed; only one employee was available to assist passengers while others just stood by and watched. It was an extremely frustrating situation. Many passengers were crying and banging their hands on the counter while talking to customer service representative Allabough. Unfortunately, Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. At the same time, I was on the phone with an American Airlines customer service representative named Solomon, who said he couldn’t make the change either. So, I decided to take an ONYA Voyages train from Casablanca to Marrakech to reach my destination on Friday, June 26. It turned out to be an unpredictable trip.

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