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Best Costa Rica Flight Deals from Oakland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$380
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$516
San José
San José2 stops$380
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$516

Cheap Flights from Oakland to Costa Rica (OAK-CR0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland 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 Oakland to Costa Rica

Tue, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 17
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5:45 am - 10:27 amOAK-SJO
27h 42m2 stops
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3:31 pm - 11:51 amSJO-OAK
21h 20m1 stop
Tue, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:27 amOAK-SJO
27h 42m2 stops
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12:28 pm - 10:56 amSJO-OAK
23h 28m2 stops
$385Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 16
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5:45 am - 10:27 amOAK-SJO
27h 42m2 stops
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5:30 am - 7:59 pmSJO-OAK
15h 29m2 stops
Tue, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 17
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5:45 am - 10:27 amOAK-SJO
27h 42m2 stops
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5:30 am - 7:59 pmSJO-OAK
15h 29m2 stops
Tue, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 9
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5:45 am - 10:27 amOAK-SJO
27h 42m2 stops
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11:15 am - 8:40 pmSJO-OAK
10h 25m1 stop
Sun, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 16
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10:40 pm - 10:14 amOAK-SJO
10h 34m1 stop
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11:15 am - 8:40 pmSJO-OAK
10h 25m1 stop
$505Volaris El Salvador
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
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8:00 am - 6:20 amOAK-LIR
21h 20m2 stops
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11:20 am - 8:59 amLIR-OAK
22h 39m2 stops
$516Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 24
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5:40 pm - 12:45 pmOAK-SJO
18h 05m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-OAK
10h 45m1 stop
$607Southwest
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Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 9
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7:00 am - 11:46 pmOAK-SJO
15h 46m2 stops
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1:06 am - 8:45 amSJO-OAK
32h 39m2 stops
$618Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 12
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8:45 pm - 12:45 pmOAK-LIR
15h 00m2 stops
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2:10 pm - 8:00 amLIR-OAK
18h 50m2 stops
$636Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Costa Rica flights

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland 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 Oakland to Costa Rica is January, when tickets cost $327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $985 and $758 respectively.


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High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$153
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
Flight from Oakland to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • I’m headed to Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Where should I fly to?

    The Central Valley region of Costa Rica is known for its jungles, volcanos, and small towns. To get there from the Oakland Airport, consider flights to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), just outside the capital city of San Jose. Avianca offers a one-stop layover that goes to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), while Delta’s layover goes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Additionally, Spirit Airlines has a two-stop layover that goes to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

  • What airport should I fly to when visiting Guanacaste in Costa Rica?

    The Guanacaste region in northwestern Costa Rica is known for its cooler temperatures and tropical rainforests. If you’re getting there from Oakland Airport, consider booking layovers to Liberia International Airport (LIR) near the town of Liberia. Delta Air Lines offers a one-stop layover that goes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), as well as a two-stop layover that goes to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Where should I fly to if I’m visiting the South Pacific region?

    Although there are no airports in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica, you can fly to the Juan Santamaría Airport and drive south. Southwest Airlines provides a one-way layover that stops at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Alternatively, you can fly to Enrique Malek International Airport - David (DAV) in the bordering country of Panama. Americans don’t require a visa, and it’s about an hour drive north to the border. Avianca and Copa Airlines have a two-stop layover going to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY).

  • How much luggage can I bring from Oakland to Costa Rica?

    Baggage allowances vary depending on airline and ticket class. However, there’s a lot of overlap for economy passengers on flights from Oakland Airport to Costa Rica. For carry-on, both Delta and Avianca allow passengers to bring a small personal item and a larger carry-on that’s to be stored under the seat or overhead. Additionally, you’re allowed to purchase checked bags measuring up to 62 linear and weighing up to 50 lbs. each.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $454 on average. Morning departures are around 22% 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 $554.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • If you have some extra time before departing to Costa Rica, then consider visiting The Escape Lounge at Oakland International Airport (OAK). This lounge is located in Terminal 1 between Gates 8 and 8A, and allows entry through payment at the door.
  • United States citizens traveling from Oakland Airport to destinations in Costa Rica don’t need to apply for a visa before arriving in the country. Instead, with a valid U.S. passport and an onward ticket, you may travel for up to 180 days.
  • If you’re concerned about environmental impact of flights from Oakland to Costa Rica, rest assured that Delta Air Lines aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 partly through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In addition, Avianca and Spirit Airlines are updating their fleets and improving fuel efficiency.
  • If you’re looking for cheap flights from Oakland to Costa Rica, consider booking a layover flight with a budget airline. Spirit Airlines, for example, combines with Avianca to offer a two-stop layover going to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL).
  • Families with young kids traveling from Oakland Airport to destinations in Costa Rica that Delta offers special kid-friendly meals, kid-friendly movies as in-flight entertainment, and activity books and games.

Top 3 airlines serving from Oakland to Costa Rica

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4289 reviews
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

COP 7,000 for a cup of mediocre coffee. I thought I was on Spirit Airlines for a minute. Otherwise the flight was fine. Nothing exceptional to report.

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!!!!

Too many time late and postponed No electrical power for my electric devices

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Surprising everything went well. Nice attendants and fast getting on and off the plane. Overall, was happy with the experience.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

With this price, I shouldn't complain on anything. I understand I have to pay for every services they provide. The plane could smell a little better. Advise them to use frebeeze to freshen up the interior a little bit.

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